When the FAI and Sport Ireland published the report of their jointly appointed Governance Reform Group back in June, one of its 78 recommendations flew very much under the radar; namely, the inclusion of two seats for supporter representatives on an expanded FAI Council.

A disgruntled group of Republic of Ireland supporters have organised a plane protest against FAI chief executive John Delaney ahead of today’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.

Irish supporters who were critical of the FAI for their handling of the ticket distribution for Ireland’s game in Glasgow, now say that they are "shocked and angered" by what they allege was "heavy-handed treatment" of a protest they sought to mount at Tuesday’s game against the USA in the Aviva Stadium.

Republic of Ireland fans who wanted to stage a protest against the FAI during last night’s

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John Delaney has admitted the FAI made mistakes in their distribution of tickets to Irish supporters for the game against Scotland in Glasgow on November 14 and says that measures will be taken to try and ensure loyal followers of the national team don’t miss out on away games in the future.