Loyal supporter who was 'treated like muck' successfully sues FAI after fixture change

Judge 'shocked' the FAI did not amend the date of the game in Yerevan on its own website, which Mr Flynn, a former player and club manager, treated 'as gospel' for updates

76-year-old Gerry Flynn, who attended most away matches for 50 years, incurred extra expenses to get to the Republic of Ireland's away game v Armenia in 2022 after the fixture was brought forward but the FAI failed to change the match date on its website. Armenia went on to win 1-0. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

A "loyal" football supporter has successfully sued the FAI, claiming he was "treated like muck" after a rescheduled international away game left him out of pocket.

Gerry Flynn, 76, a lifelong football fan, was awarded €1,091, the total loss he incurred when the date for a 2022 Armenia versus Republic of Ireland match in Yerevan was brought forward by three days.