Delaney’s ‘bit of folklore’ an embarrassment

Following Ireland’s tame exit from Euro 2012, the glare of the media has again turned to FAI chief John Delaney.

More specifically, it has turned towards some aspects of his behaviour while out carousing with Irish fans.

Over the weekend, Mr Delaney was quick to defend his actions in Sopot, where he was carried aloft by hundreds of Irish fans who proceeded to remove his shoes and socks.