"I’m obviously disappointed with the result, although we knew it was always going to be an extremely difficult task to unseat an incumbent. The fact that we were just six votes short of winning the election is hopefully testament to the modern, professional and football-focused campaign that we ran. My commitment to our beautiful game and its core values remains as strong as ever and I will redouble my efforts to make football a game for everyone to enjoy. I hope I can stand for election again as my enthusiasm to drive change is undiminished. I'd also like to congratulate Evelina Christillin on her re-election and wish her all the best for the important work that lies ahead. I'd like to thank everyone for the incredible support that I've received. It's been humbling."