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Richard Scudamore spent almost 20 years as the head of the Premier League Bristol City have appointed former Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore to the Championship club's board of directors. Scudamore also served as executive chairman during his nearly 20 years as the head of the league between 1999 and 2018. The 66-year-old is a lifelong Bristol City fan and said he wants to help eventually take the club to the Premier League when he begins the role from 1 November. "I am honoured to be asked by the Lansdown family to lean in and help the club I have supported all my life, " he told the club website, external. "I am looking forward to working with [chairman] Jon Lansdown and [chief executive] Tom Rawcliffe in providing the backing and resources to help Gerhard Struber in his task of bringing Premier League football to the city of Bristol. "Although long overdue, the size and passion of the fanbase together with the stability and excellent facilities that the Lansdown family has provided do not in themselves make that inevitable. "Rest assured, we will be doing all we can to make it happen. " During Scudamore's time in charge of the Premier League, it underwent significant growth globally and financially, with UK television rights jumping to a value of £5. 14bn from £670m. Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown said Scudamore can help take the club "forward". "I have known him for as long as I have been involved in the club and am confident that his wealth of experience will help Jon and Tom take the club forward, " he said. Latest Bristol City news, analysis and fan views Listen to Bristol City content on BBC Sounds India pass 200-2 in pursuit of 339 in thrilling semi-final How Kane's NFL dream could become a reality How Haaland prompted a debate on drinking raw milk Comedy-drama starring David Mitchell Celia Imrie's Desert Island Discs from 2011 Preview David Olusoga's exploration into the British Empire The emotional impact of an iconic Pink Floyd song How Kane's NFL dream could become a reality Vinicius Jr no longer feels 'untouchable' - so what's going on? England have 'no doubts' over Ashes prep but is it enough? Same old story or have England improved under Edwards? Weekly sports quiz: Who scored their first goal for Man Utd? 'I was seen as a dinosaur but not many managers moan about set-pieces now' How 'incredible' Pepper caught Borthwick's eye after 'bump in road' Beever-Jones 'asking questions' - should she start for England? Rodgers v Desmond: Analysing the Celtic fallout X-factor stars who might make England world-beaters 'Without 2002-03 there was no chance of 2005' - Vaughan's road to Ashes glory In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week How irretrievable breakdown led to savage separation for Rodgers & Celtic Does Piastri think Mc Laren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A Sunderland fans in 'dreamworld' led by 'nice guy' Le Bris What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? 914 miles, 185 fans - doing English football's longest away day Last chance to vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.