Ross indicates support for splitting the FAI in two

“I'm open to talk to anybody who has got constructive suggestions about the FAI, because the FAI is a complete and utter basketcase."

Proposals to split the FAI into two separate entities have received tentative support from both Sports Minister Shane Ross and a football players' representative.

The reactions followed reports that FAI staff and politicians have devised a proposal whereby the crisis-hit association would be divided into two separate entities, one which would be responsible for the international teams, while the other would support grassroots development.