Andy Reid was exiled under Giovanni Trapattoni. Now that he's a coach, he says there's nothing to be afraid of as he talks Trap, Brian Kerr, Stephen Kenny and Naomi Osaka.
A number of the 78 members of the FAI are concerned about the power of independent directors on its board. New research concludes that the reputation of football's governing body has been “severely damaged” as the association prepares for a crunch meeting.
Gary Owens became interim CEO of the FAI after the turmoil of the John Delaney era. In a major interview, he discusses the association's relationship with banks, sponsors, government and League of Ireland clubs – and his vision for the future.
Larry Bass is the CEO of production company ShinAwiL and a board member of Screen Ireland. Aside from TV, Bass is heavily involved in Ireland’s soccer scene. He is Chairman of Cabinteely FC and was recently appointed to the FAI’s Finance Committee.
He has brokered some of Ireland's biggest deals, steered Goodbody through the financial crisis and faced scrutiny by the highest authorities. Roy Barrett now chairs the beleaguered Football Association of Ireland – is he up to the task?
To understand why the FAI has a financial black hole, you need to follow the actual cash. Our analysis of the company’s cash flows shows that while it was showing healthy profits, the association was actually struggling to break even.
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