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If Delaney departs, it will lead to seismic change at FAI

If Delaney departs, it will lead to seismic change at FAI

A very great many questions remain about the way football association has been run

Sun Apr 14 2019 - 16:55
Shamrock Rovers keep their distance as impressive start continues

Shamrock Rovers keep their distance as impressive start continues

Goals from Seán Kavanagh and Roberto Lopes do the trick against Waterford

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 22:22
Public want answers from the FAI, says Taoiseach

Public want answers from the FAI, says Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar critical of John Delaney’s performance at Oireachtas hearing

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 17:07
Players union brands FAI performance ‘a new low for Irish football’

Players union brands FAI performance ‘a new low for Irish football’

Organisation calls for ‘forensic examination’ of FAI’s finances and overhaul of governance

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Tough task facing Waterford as they visit leaders Shamrock Rovers

Tough task facing Waterford as they visit leaders Shamrock Rovers

Hoops keen to improve their impressive record of eight wins in ten league games

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 06:00
Phil Babb to make his debut at Aviva stadium for Sean Cox fundraiser

Phil Babb to make his debut at Aviva stadium for Sean Cox fundraiser

Liverpool legend will play in support of fan left brain damaged after Anfield assault

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 01:00
Silent John Delaney leaves many questions unanswered

Silent John Delaney leaves many questions unanswered

FAI delegation would have been relieved to return to Abbotstown after a long day

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 00:01
FAI controversy has echoes of Olympic Council of Ireland saga

FAI controversy has echoes of Olympic Council of Ireland saga

Association’s board facing questions over governance and John Delaney’s leadership

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 00:54
FAI keen to rebuild trust with Sport Ireland after funding suspension

FAI keen to rebuild trust with Sport Ireland after funding suspension

Delay in obtaining €1.45m in frozen funding likely to cause major problems for FAI

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 00:08
FAI hearing: Six issues the Oireachtas Committee must explore

FAI hearing: Six issues the Oireachtas Committee must explore

Emmet Malone outlines the main questions that need to be answered on Wednesday

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 20:28
FAI admits to misleading statements about €100,000 ‘loan’

FAI admits to misleading statements about €100,000 ‘loan’

‘Comments made by the FAI did not accurately reflect the board’s level of awareness’

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 19:19
James McCarthy in line for first Everton appearance in 15 months

James McCarthy in line for first Everton appearance in 15 months

Republic of Ireland midfielder gets late call-up to bench for Arsenal game

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 13:00
Dundalk undone by own-goal at Richmond Park

Dundalk undone by own-goal at Richmond Park

Georgie Kelly could have salvaged a late draw for Dundalk well into injury-time

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 23:02
John Delaney reminisces as Ireland's Under-17s discover fate

John Delaney reminisces as Ireland's Under-17s discover fate

Ireland draw Czech Republic, Greece and Belgium in under-17 European Championships

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 01:00
Michael Obafemi looking to make up for lost time with Ireland

Michael Obafemi looking to make up for lost time with Ireland

Southampton striker has been hit with injuries but is eager to make his mark again

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00
FAI officials set to join John Delaney at Oireachtas hearing

FAI officials set to join John Delaney at Oireachtas hearing

TD Ruth Coppinger says that the FAI have given ‘two fingers’ to Sport Ireland

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 05:00
Sport Ireland will give FAI ‘another chance’ to explain John Delaney’s loan

Sport Ireland will give FAI ‘another chance’ to explain John Delaney’s loan

FAI have said that they won’t explain €100,000 until latest review is completed

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 18:01
Dundalk had €2.2m of Europa League money held by FAI for 11 months

Dundalk had €2.2m of Europa League money held by FAI for 11 months

Stephen Kenny’s side reached 2016-17 group stages but had to wait for Uefa prize money

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 10:44
How John Delaney survived his turbulent week

How John Delaney survived his turbulent week

Grassroots support has been key to former chief executive’s time at the FAI

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Duffy’s determination drives Dundalk past Cork at Oriel Park

Duffy’s determination drives Dundalk past Cork at Oriel Park

First-half headed goal decides match in favour of Vinny Perth’s side

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 22:02
John Delaney receives lavish praise from grassroots officials

John Delaney receives lavish praise from grassroots officials

Joint letter expresses gratitude to the former CEO and firm backing for his new FAI role

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 21:32
Ireland set for rougher waters with a fair wind behind them

Ireland set for rougher waters with a fair wind behind them

Next assignment in Denmark will be a big step up but McCarthy’s side have momentum

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 06:00
Oireachtas committee still awaiting information from FAI

Oireachtas committee still awaiting information from FAI

Board members believed to have discussed Delaney’s future at some length

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 21:45
Conor Hourihane’s ace gives Ireland match point over Georgia

Conor Hourihane’s ace gives Ireland match point over Georgia

On a night of protests, McCarthy’s side made is two wins from two in Euro 2020 qualifiers

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 22:15
Plenty for McCarthy to mull over in advance of tricky assignment

Plenty for McCarthy to mull over in advance of tricky assignment

Manager has key decisions to make in midfield and in attack for Georgia test

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 06:00
Shane Duffy is an injury concern ahead of Georgia qualifier

Shane Duffy is an injury concern ahead of Georgia qualifier

‘The scan is a precaution and he says that he is fine but if he isn’t then I’ve other options’

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 13:52
Still so many questions remaining for Delaney and the FAI board to answer

Still so many questions remaining for Delaney and the FAI board to answer

Who does the board answer to with regard to the extraordinary changes made?

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 07:00
McCarthy relieved as Republic emerge unscathed from tricky encounter

McCarthy relieved as Republic emerge unscathed from tricky encounter

Ireland’s performance left a lot to be desired but at least resulted in three points

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 06:00
Delaney could earn €280,000 a year from FAI and Uefa roles

Delaney could earn €280,000 a year from FAI and Uefa roles

Outgoing chief executive’s new salary will be about €120,000 after ‘substantial’ pay cut

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:37
FAI rent payments to John Delaney may spark wider ODCE review

FAI rent payments to John Delaney may spark wider ODCE review

Non-disclosure of former CEO’s full remuneration will raise further questions

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 23:00
John Delaney steps aside as FAI chief executive

John Delaney steps aside as FAI chief executive

Delaney takes up new role as executive vice-president; Rea Walshe named interim CEO

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 20:35
Mick McCarthy happy to take the three points after ‘horrible’ game

Mick McCarthy happy to take the three points after ‘horrible’ game

‘I didn’t enjoy a single minute of it until the final whistle’

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 20:08
Jeff Hendrick’s goal saves Ireland’s blushes against Gibraltar

Jeff Hendrick’s goal saves Ireland’s blushes against Gibraltar

Second-half goal secures win for Mick McCarthy’s side in opening Euro 2020 qualifier

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 18:48
McCarthy and Ireland’s Euro 2020 assault begins in Gibraltar

McCarthy and Ireland’s Euro 2020 assault begins in Gibraltar

Anything less than a victory in Gibraltar would be be unthinkable for visitors

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Mick McCarthy must squeeze every last drop from Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy must squeeze every last drop from Ireland squad

Despite lack of star quality, Ireland should have enough to see off Gibraltar and Georgia

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Séamus Coleman to captain Ireland on his 50th appearance

Séamus Coleman to captain Ireland on his 50th appearance

Mick McCarthy confirms Everton fullback will start against Gibraltar on Saturday

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 17:45
Upbeat Judge determined to grasp his second chance

Upbeat Judge determined to grasp his second chance

Ipswich midfielder relishing call-up for the Republic following his injury nightmare

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00
Ireland ready to play real football on Gibraltar’s ‘plastic’ pitch

Ireland ready to play real football on Gibraltar’s ‘plastic’ pitch

No whingeing, says Mick McCarthy, as Seán Maguire hopes to score first goal for Ireland

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00
Jack Byrne hoping to finally find his feet in Ireland squad

Jack Byrne hoping to finally find his feet in Ireland squad

After some false moves, things are turning around for Shamrock Rovers’ goalscorer

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Matt Doherty in a happier place ahead of Republic’s new campaign

Matt Doherty in a happier place ahead of Republic’s new campaign

Wolves star relishing the chance to work again with his former club boss McCarthy

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00
Varadkar does not think Delaney should step aside as reported loan to FAI is investigated

Varadkar does not think Delaney should step aside as reported loan to FAI is investigated

Taoiseach says reported €100,000 loan ‘does seem a bit unusual’

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 20:42
Leo Varadkar: John Delaney shouldn’t have to resign over ‘unusual’ loan

Leo Varadkar: John Delaney shouldn’t have to resign over ‘unusual’ loan

Taoiseach says €100,000 loan from chief executive is a matter for FAI to resolve

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 20:33
Dundalk appoint Mark Devlin as club’s new CEO

Dundalk appoint Mark Devlin as club’s new CEO

Devlin previously worked as chief executive at Brentford, QPR and Swindon Town

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 19:46
Richard Keogh's motto: If it is broke, don't fix it

Richard Keogh's motto: If it is broke, don't fix it

Derby defender plays part in training despite broken hand in bandaging and a splint

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00
Brandon Kavanagh replaces Simon Power in Irish under-21 squad

Brandon Kavanagh replaces Simon Power in Irish under-21 squad

Manager Stephen Kenny disappointed to lose attacker but welcomes ‘creative passer’

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00
Josh Cullen wants a cap to end any Declan Rice talk

Josh Cullen wants a cap to end any Declan Rice talk

Hackney-born player potentially in position to fill spot McCarthy may have earmarked for Rice

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 05:00
Sport Ireland asks FAI to explain €100,000 loan

Sport Ireland asks FAI to explain €100,000 loan

A cheque for €100,000 was given by John Delaney to his employers in April 2017

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 20:26
Stephen Kenny confident ahead of first showing despite injuries

Stephen Kenny confident ahead of first showing despite injuries

He’s had to make another change to his squad after Simon Power was ruled out

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 15:28
Aiden O’Brien replaces Shane Long in Ireland squad

Aiden O’Brien replaces Shane Long in Ireland squad

Meanwhile, Richard Keogh has put off surgery on his broken hand in order to play

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 11:31
David McGoldrick relishing return after brush with oblivion

David McGoldrick relishing return after brush with oblivion

Sheffield United man says there is “no bad blood” with O’Neill after international exile

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 06:00
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