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John Fallon

John Fallon is a soccer correspondent with a long track record of covering all levels of the men’s and women’s game in Ireland.

Finland v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier

John Fallon: Ireland women should heed past lessons in World Cup bid

Leaving Helsinki’s storied stadium last Tuesday, there was a real inkling that Ireland’s women had used the venue to embark on their own piece of history.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2021

Stephen Kenny after the game 12/10/2021

John Fallon: Stephen Kenny has future in his hands but board will take considered view

Dynamics of directors key in assessment of manager

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Republic of Ireland v Andorra - UEFA U17 Championship Qualifier

John Fallon: FAI need to fund modernised player pathways despite financial constraints

Money’s too tight to mention for the FAI but Ger O’Brien, director of football at St Patrick’s Athletic, feels that only a largesse of up to €300m over the next decade will suffice to modernise the Irish system

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

Derry City Introduce Ruaidhri Higgins as Manager

John Fallon: Derry City and chairman Philip O'Doherty have every right to dream again

At last, we have a stable, sustainable and financially supported team to challenge the superpower that is Shamrock Rovers

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

Denise O'Sullivan 21/9/2021

John Fallon: FAI miss opportunity to give Ireland deserved Aviva Stadium setting for Sweden clash

Switching Women's World Cup qualifiers to Aviva Stadium is a no-brainer in new era of equality

Wed, 29 Sep, 2021