Tuesday 6 December 2016 17:06, UK
The FA has announced Clive Sheldon QC will now lead the review into allegations of non-recent child sex abuse in football.
Kate Gallafent QC was appointed by the FA last week but Sheldon has been named in her place "due to the increased scope of the review."
Sheldon has previously been involved in several investigatory reviews, including matters of child protection and safeguarding, and specialises in high-profile discrimination claims and disputes involving public figures and senior executives.
The FA said in a statement: "For clarification, The FA had originally intended that Kate Gallafent QC would lead the review but in the light of the increased scope of the review since it was announced, and with respect to her other professional commitments, the decision was taken to appoint Clive Sheldon QC.
"Appointed Queen's Counsel in April 2011, Mr Sheldon is recognised by Chambers and Partners as a Leading Silk in Administrative and Public Law. In particular, he has carried out a number of investigatory reviews in recent years which have included child protection and safeguarding matters.
"In his employment practice, Mr Sheldon specialises in high-profile discrimination claims for employers and employees, and disputes involving senior executives and high ranking public office holders. In his public law work, he has particular expertise in matters relating to the police, education, health, local authorities and human rights."
The news came as the organisation outlined the full terms of reference for its review, which has been launched with no firm deadline - a result of the passage of time since the alleged abuse.
"The Review will commence immediately," added the FA.
"The findings of the Review will be reported to The FA Board. It is accepted that no final date can be agreed at this stage given the passage of time and the time it will take to recall files for review and to locate all those relevant people to interview who no longer work for The FA.
"The precise number of players, alleged abusers and clubs as yet is unknown. The FA has determined that it is necessary to instruct external leading counsel to conduct a review into what if anything The FA and clubs knew about these allegations at the relevant time, what action was taken or should have taken place;
"The FA continues to work closely with the relevant authorities and respects the on-going investigation by the police being coordinated by Operation Hydrant into childhood sexual abuse in football."
Meanwhile, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has become the latest UK force to launch investigations into allegations of abuse in football.
Officers said they had received a "small number" of reports of historic abuse at clubs.
A PSNI spokeswoman said: "We have had a very small number of allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse linked to football clubs. We work closely with all of the sporting bodies to ensure effective safeguarding is in place."
