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# FAI

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# Concern
FAI backroom team member tests positive for Covid-19
The news comes with the team preparing for a crucial Euros play-off away to Slovakia on Thursday.
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Oct 6th 2020, 3:00 PM
# BTL
'In some ways, he was somebody who was desperate to be loved by everybody'
Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan, authors of the remarkable Champagne Football, are our guests on this week’s Behind the Lines.
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Sep 22nd 2020, 8:04 PM
# crisis
'If this goes on indefinitely you have to question if pro rugby is sustainable'
IRFU chief warns ‘existence of professional rugby in Ireland’ is under threat in 2021 as sporting bodies seek government help.
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Sep 18th 2020, 9:31 PM
# united front
FAI, GAA and IRFU to make collaborative proposal to government regarding return of spectators
The associations will meet again next week.
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Sep 11th 2020, 8:50 PM
# Exit
'It was always the plan to step away' - Quinn on FAI departure
Niall Quinn stepped down as interim Deputy CEO yesterday.
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Sep 8th 2020, 9:29 PM
# on the way out
Niall Quinn confirms exit from FAI
He had been serving as Deputy CEO on an interim basis, but is now leaving the organisation.
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Sep 7th 2020, 10:31 AM
# out of the running
Gary Owens pulls out of race to be permanent CEO of the FAI
One member of the ‘Visionary Group’ will not be continuing at the FAI.
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Sep 4th 2020, 2:47 PM
# Sport
Minister to meet with sports bodies to discuss Covid-19 restrictions
Catherine Martin will meet with representatives from the GAA, FAI and the IRFU today.
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Sep 4th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Political Football
Niall Quinn dismisses Barrett conflict claims as 'accusations from naysayers'
FAI chairman has denied any conflict of interest despite Bank of Ireland recommendation.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 8:15 PM
# more questions
'I don't believe I should be the story' - FAI Chair Barrett dismisses questions over bank links
Roy Barrett has revealed he did not apply for the position at the FAI, but was recommended to recruiters by the Chairman of the Bank of Ireland.
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Sep 1st 2020, 7:44 AM
# Moving Forward
FAI avoid insolvency as EGM members vote to approve rule changes
The vote avoids another crisis at the Association, and allows the FAI draw down funds from a €20 million State bailout.
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Aug 31st 2020, 8:54 PM
# WNL
Horgan blasts Treaty to WNL win over Bohs
Niamh Kenna struck to give Bohs an equaliser before half-time, but they were unable to keep Treaty at bay for long.
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Aug 30th 2020, 6:33 PM
# Criticism
FAI dismiss claims of bank involvement in hiring chairperson as 'deflecting from the real issues'
FAI member Larry Bass has made several criticisms of the Association ahead of a crucial vote on reforms next Monday.
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Aug 28th 2020, 3:00 PM
# Endgame
Some compromise on the cards ahead of crucial FAI vote on bailout deal
A virtual vote to effectively rescue the FAI from insolvency will go ahead next Monday.
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Aug 25th 2020, 10:57 AM
# Fixture List
Ireland's Nations League trip to Bulgaria confirmed despite pandemic uncertainty
Nations League opener set for Sofia on 3 September.
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Aug 21st 2020, 7:17 PM
# Unimpressed
'Sporting organisations shouldn’t have to take the fall for government failures' - Sinn Féin
Meanwhile, the Football Association of Ireland have confirmed they are in discussions around the latest Covid-19 guidelines.
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Aug 19th 2020, 7:18 PM
# locked out
GAA call on NPHET to present evidence behind decision to move games behind closed doors
The FAI, meanwhile, have clarified what today’s restrictions mean for those involved in Irish soccer.
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Aug 18th 2020, 9:51 PM
# Looking Back
'As soon as I made that choice for America, my ambition to wear the Irish shirt was taken off me'
Linda Greene on going to America at 17 and falling out of favour at international level.
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Aug 16th 2020, 12:00 PM
# New Rules
Non-contact football training can resume in Laois, Offaly and Kildare
The FAI has lifted its suspension of activity in the three counties.
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Aug 12th 2020, 7:13 PM
# more trouble
Shelbourne chairman Andrew Doyle brands FAI governance 'appalling' in resignation letter
Doyle has resigned from the Finance Committee, which has yet to convene. ‘”I’m not entirely sure it is possible to resign from a Committee which does not yet exist’, wrote Doyle.
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Aug 11th 2020, 9:41 PM
# outcome
Second Waterford player tests negative for Covid-19
The club’s match today with Cork City also went ahead as planned.
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Aug 8th 2020, 7:02 PM
# recognition
Irish football legends Paul McGrath and Anne O'Brien inducted into hall of fame
It is the second successive year that both a male and female football personality have been given the award.
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Aug 8th 2020, 3:54 PM
# calmed waters
'Apologies have been made' - FAI board present united front at the end of a rancorous week
Optimism is growing that the reforms necessary to avoid insolvency will be voted through at the end of the month.
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Aug 8th 2020, 3:37 AM
# statement
FAI chief Roy Barrett responds to directors' claims on eve of special meeting
The statement has since earned a reply from Deputy Marc MacSharry. who stands by his criticisms of Barrett.
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Aug 6th 2020, 8:00 PM
# Political Football
Explainer: unravelling a dramatic split in the FAI boardroom
Gavin Cooney on what this latest Irish football row is all about.
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Aug 6th 2020, 2:32 PM
# Chaos
FAI boardroom divisions deepen as football directors refute claims by Interim CEO Owens
The eight elected directors have taken the remarkable step of releasing a statement calling on Gary Owens to clarify remarks about their awareness of the controversial MOU with the government.
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Aug 5th 2020, 11:30 PM
# Reform
Quinn and Owens insist there is no 'Visionary Group' takeover of the FAI
The FAI are facing a crucial vote on reforms later this month to escape insolvency, but some members claim the Association is losing its ‘sovereignty’.
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Aug 5th 2020, 3:04 PM
# lob
Troy Parrott lands FAI's International Goal of the Year for this strike against Sweden
Louise Quinn has been named Women’s Player of the Year.
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Aug 5th 2020, 12:00 PM
# Endorsement
Uefa and Fifa voice support for contentious FAI reforms
The Association faces insolvency if the controversial changes do not pass a vote at an EGM later this month.
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Aug 4th 2020, 11:40 PM
# Upheaval
Waterford FC doctor resigns as club reports second suspected Covid-19 case
Today’s game with Sligo was postponed over a suspected Covid-19 case discovered yesterday.
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Aug 4th 2020, 8:36 PM
# recognised
Jack Byrne and Celtic's Lee O'Connor among FAI Player of the Year Awards winners
The full list of men’s and women’s underage winners were announced today.
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Aug 4th 2020, 3:53 PM
# Gongs
Whelan in the mix and two U21 nominees for 'best goal': FAI unveil International Awards shortlist
Katie McCabe and her former Arsenal team-mate Louise Quinn are shortlisted for best women’s player alongside Denise O’Sullivan.
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Jul 29th 2020, 12:25 PM
# WatchLOI
League of Ireland clubs to share all revenue from FAI's new streaming service
WATCHLOI will carry live coverage of more than 55 matches when the League of Ireland resumes.
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Jul 22nd 2020, 10:48 AM
FAI announce appointment of top civil servant as fourth independent director
Robert Watt joins the board alongside Roy Barrett, Catherine Guy and Liz Joyce.
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Jul 21st 2020, 6:47 PM
# finding their voice
Council compels FAI board to call emergency meeting over controversial terms of government bailout
James Kelly has written to the FAI hierarchy to inform them that 47 Council members want to debate the terms of the deal before voting on them.
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Jul 18th 2020, 2:50 PM
# igor labuts
Former Athlone goalkeeper wins CAS appeal against FAI ban for alleged match-fixing
‘The FAI took away three years from me. I will never forgive them for that’, said Igor Labuts following the ruling.
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Jul 17th 2020, 9:21 PM
# Bail Out
Sport Ireland say rescue deal depends on FAI implementing rule changes
Sport Ireland have warned the FAI to pass governance reforms at their EGM or face missing out on funding.
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Jul 17th 2020, 6:25 PM
# not lying down
FAI Chairperson Barrett hits back at comments made in Dáil by Fianna Fáil TD
Deputy Marc MacSharry questioned the FAI Chair’s authority to sign off on the terms of the government bailout in January.
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Jul 17th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Reform
No role for Niall Quinn as FAI confirm appointments in restructured executive
Stephen Kenny has been appointed International Football Director, having said last week he would not have a title.
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Jul 15th 2020, 5:34 PM
# headaches
FAI Council member raises further concern over 'ticking time bomb' government agreement
The FAI have agreed to adopt a series of controversial rule changes to secure a State bailout, but these are causing unease among some members.
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Jul 13th 2020, 4:17 PM
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