FAI chief takes ‘grave offence’ at Sopot criticism

FAI chief executive John Delaney has defended his much-publicised drinking sessions with Irish fans during Ireland’s disastrous Euro 2012 campaign.

In weekend interviews, Mr Delaney claimed he had spent some €30,000 of his own money on fans during his reign and took “grave offence” at criticism of his socialising while in Poland.

The FAI chief said he was “entitled” to a night out during the Euro 2012 campaign in Poland.