As the newly elected President of the FAI, Gerry McAnaney has a six-month term of office in which to play his part in taking the Association from what he calls ‘a very dark place’. In this exclusive interview, the former League of Ireland goalkeeper and Army commandant takes us through his colourful life and times in football.

As he stepped into the public glare following his election on Saturday, new FAI president Gerry McAnaney was immediately at pains to clarify, in deference to his father’s Donegal roots, that the family surname is pronounced ‘Mac-a-nanny’.

The 2004 eircom League Cup quarter-final fixtures have been set by the eircom League today.

Renowned Cork League of Ireland goalkeeper Alec Ludzic has died, aged 52.