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Tag: FAI

"No one wants to grow up and be a Gary Neville", but what about a Seamus Coleman?

“No one wants to grow up and be a Gary Neville”, but what about a Seamus Coleman?

January 2, 2022 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons speaks to former Sligo Rovers manager Sean Connor to gain an insight into the character of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman.

Kenny’s Kids heading towards a brighter future

Kenny’s Kids heading towards a brighter future

December 23, 2021 by Oisin Doherty

Oisin Doherty looks at the positive strides being made by Stephen Kenny’s new look Republic of Ireland squad.

UEFA Euro 2020 draw and the Irish problem

UEFA Euro 2020 draw and the Irish problem

December 1, 2018 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain ponders Ireland’s position as a UEFA Euro 2020 host ahead of this weekend’s draw for the qualifiers.

Wrench dodger Delaney buys himself time with McCarthy and Kenny appointments

Wrench dodger Delaney buys himself time with McCarthy and Kenny appointments

November 28, 2018 by Neil Sherwin

Neil Sherwin discusses the Republic of Ireland managerial changes and the man who makes the decisions at the FAI.

Cork Hibernians - A brief history of a magical team

Cork Hibernians – A brief history of a magical team

May 29, 2017 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain discusses the all too short history of one of the most exciting teams ever to grace Irish football, Cork Hibernians.

The PCA divide - First Division clubs yet second class citizens in the League of Ireland

The PCA divide – First Division clubs yet second class citizens in the League of Ireland

January 20, 2017 by Kieran Burke

Kieran Burke discusses the PCA request for relegated clubs to receive parachute payments when the League of Ireland adopts its new structure.

Change in League of Ireland structure a disaster waiting to happen

Change in League of Ireland structure a disaster waiting to happen

January 7, 2017 by Kieran Burke

Kieran Burke gives his thoughts on the direction that the League of Ireland should take amid talk around a structure overhaul.

League of Ireland brand report an insult to followers of domestic game

League of Ireland brand report an insult to followers of domestic game

December 16, 2016 by Kieran Burke

Kieran Burke is less than impressed with the League of Ireland Brand Report which was released yesterday by the game’s governing body.

Derry, Pat's give FAI grant the proverbial two fingers

Derry, Pat’s give FAI grant the proverbial two fingers

August 6, 2016 by Back Page Football

League of Ireland Premier Division sides Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic have dismissed a €5000 grant offered to 20 clubs by the FAI.

FAI's new 'C' licence labelled a "money racket'' by angry coaches

FAI’s new ‘C’ licence labelled a “money racket” by angry coaches

July 14, 2016 by Kieran Burke

Kieran Burke reacts to the news that the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has added another tier to its coaching badges process.

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