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EA Sports LOI Academy Media Briefing

S John Fallon: Time for FAI to leverage election run-in for academy funding

Elsewhere, the FAI face a grilling from members and suitors circle as Preston parting nears for Browne.

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Noel King 23/4/2024

S John Fallon: Nothing wrong with going back to the future

As accessible the League of Ireland and, more recently, the Ireland teams are to young coaches making their way, naïve lapses have been costly for a few.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Jonathan Hill 26/3/2024

S John Fallon: The request, payment, revelation and shovel – Jonathan Hill's four steps to the trap door

Words would have aided referees’ wildcat actions and double-standard an inauspicious start to 2024 parity.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Rangers v Celtic - cinch Premiership - Ibrox Stadium

S John Fallon: Adam Idah cannot allow heart to rule his head in Paradise

Sorcerer Connell deserves all the plaudits for women's Euro feat and Turf War in Cork highlights downside of collaboration.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Shelbourne v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

S John Fallon: Damien Duff on the money but mistrust the problem in obtaining it

Mixed messages from club bosses an introduction to O'Shea's impossible task and Bank Holiday Monday fixtures the hardest of sells in growing market.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Republic of Ireland v Switzerland - International Friendly

S John Fallon: FAI chief executive Hill facing uphill task for survival

New FAI media chief must cut through the chaff and get back to basics and Cork City holding their nerve on realising value of teen prodigy O'Sullivan.

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Southampton v Lincoln City - Carabao Cup Fourth Round

S John Fallon: Irish linkage key to Lincoln's competitive edge

Discrepancy in registrations Overshadows Interprovincial Tournament and exclusive club the target for FAI's latest premium ticket pitch,

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

John Fallon: Robbie Keane can't complain if he's feeling underappreciated at home

S John Fallon: Robbie Keane can't complain if he's feeling underappreciated at home

FA's stadium snub should roar Ireland's tigers and distaste from Hungary after Szmodics shuns approach to stick with Ireland.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

England U21 v Germany U21 - International Friendly

S John Fallon: To-do list swells for chosen one waiting in the wings

American influence and investment can turbodrive St Pat's while the Women's national league kicks off with Athlone the ones to watch.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Tony Keohane 27/2/2024

S John Fallon: Can Tony Keohane clean up FAI's latest mess?

Time Kenny moved on from trying to rewrite history and League of Ireland fans rally around pal Joey.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024