David Bernstein has been officially confirmed as the new chairman of the English Football Association after the former chairman of Manchester City won a unanimous vote by the FA board in December to become the permanent successor to Lord Triesman.
That vote was approved by the FA Council today and the 67-year-old is now able to begin the job of dragging the English game's governing body out of a period of strife.
Bernstein admits he is keen to bring stability to an organisation rocked by Triesman's departure following his unproved allegations of corruption involving Russia and Spain during the recent bidding battle to stage the 2018 World Cup.
Bernstein, currently chairman of Wembley and director of a number of large clothing retailers, was the surprise nomination by the FA board last month.
Selecting Fabio Capello's successor as England coach - the Italian has stated he will move on after the Euro 2012 finals in 18 months' time - heads Bernstein's list of tasks.