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We need a lot of luck - FAI chief John Delaney, the White House and gear up for the Republic's World Cup qualifier against Sweden (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:02:23 PDT

Football Association of Ireland's chief executive John Delaney (Photo: Irish Voice)John Delaney’s face was beaming out at us from the Sky Sports satellite on Tuesday morning, a timely appearance on our screens by the FAI chief executive ahead of Friday’s crucial World Cup qualifier in SwedenThe most powerful man in Irish football, and he is just that, wasn’t actually in the country when the results of a week-long behind the scenes documentary were broadcast on Sky Sports NewsJust as the closing credits on the exclusive interview were rolling, John was probably getting out of his bed in a Washington hotel and getting ready to meet another powerful manBarack Obama is, as far as I know, a bit of a basketball fan, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he will a fully paid up member of the Green Army by the time JD is finished with him READ MORE

Derry City takes FAI Cup in overtime against St Patrick's Athletic (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:46:58 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Rory Patterson was the match winning hero with two goals as Derry City saw off St. Patrick’s Athletic in extra time in a pulsating FAI Cup final on Sunday.

An Open Letter to FAI benefactor Denis O’Brien (IrishCentral)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:30:07 PDT

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Hi Denis, long time no see. Hope you are well and survived Friday night’s mauling for your team and your manager at the hands of the Germans.

Irish football team agree cash deal with FAI ahead of Czech friendly (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:59:48 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

The Irish players will turn their attentions to the Euros – after agreeing a Euro deal with the FAI.
All outstanding cash issues over bonus payments for the European Championship qualification have been sorted.

Sports Digest: Irish team wait to play England in Aviva until November 2012 (IrishCentral)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:00:01 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni will have to wait until November to take on fellow Italian Fabio Capello and his England side in Dublin.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s new deal confirmed by FAI ahead of Euro 2012 draw (IrishCentral)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:16:57 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

The FAI has confirmed that it has agreed a new deal with Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

Given urges FAI to reward Trapattoni with new contract after Euro success (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:53:23 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Shay Given has urged the FAI to reward Giovanni Trapattoni with a new contract after Ireland put one foot in Poland and the Ukraine.

Rovers bests Shelbourne in FAI final (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:16:58 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Goalkeeper Ciaran Kelly was the hero once again as Sligo Rovers defeated Shelbourne in the Ford FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday after a 1-1 tie and a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win.

Robbie Keane urges FAI to hand new contract to manager GiovanniTrapattoni (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:20:25 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has urged the FAI to hand Giovanni Trapattoni a new contract as Irish manager.

FAI confirms talks over England/Ireland friendly at Aviva Stadium (IrishCentral)

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:28:54 PST

By: DARA KELLY

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that it is in talks with the English FA with regards to the prospect of an international friendly match, at Aviva Stadium, between the Republic of Ireland and England.

Sligo Rovers win the FAI Cup Final at the new Lansdowne Stadium (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:30:18 PST

The FAI Cup Final (basically the Irish equivalent of the FA Cup in England) was played out at the new Lansdowne Road yesterday and Sligo Rovers prevailed in an exciting penalty shoot out, 2-0The new Lansdowne Road was a shiny, magnificent host to two excellent sets of supporters 36,000 packed the stadium and the atmosphere was superb for the whole evening The FAI probably learnt from the IRFU's mistakes and the relatively low cost of tickets meant a great atmosphere for the event, as opposed to the stagnant experience at the Ireland v Samoa game the day before READ MORE

FAI promises to 'make up' to fans for ticket chaos (IrishCentral)

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:36 PDT

By: DANIEL O'CARROLL

FAO chief John Delaney has promised soccer fans that he will “make up” to them following a ticketing fiasco at Aviva Stadium.

Robbie Keane named FAI International Player of the Year (IrishCentral)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:03:19 PDT

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Robbie Keane has been awared the FAI Senior International Player of the Year Award.

Roy Keane calls on Ireland to get over World Cup soccer mess, says FAI is whining (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:30:09 PST

11/20/2009 10:30 AMOh dear Looks like my favorite Irish soccer player-turned-manager Roy Keane is about to get another pasting in Ireland after he blasted the FAI for complaining about Ireland's exit from the World Cup "France are going to the World Cup," said former Irish captain Roy Keane said today "Get over it READ MORE

New Umbro deal for FAI (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:52:46 PDT

By: SETANTA SPORTS

The FAI have signed a new sponsorship deal with Umbro that could earn the association up to €34million in the next ten years.

News Trapattoni Takes Irish Soccer Job The Football Association of Ireland's FAI protracted s (IrishCentral)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:52:41 PDT

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News : Trapattoni Takes Irish Soccer Job READ MORE