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John Fallon: FAI has to practice, not preach

Three times within the association’s strategy document unveiled on Monday did the vow of transparency feature.

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022 - 00:00

John Fallon is a soccer correspondent with a long track record of covering all levels of the men’s and women’s game in Ireland.

It took less than 24 hours from the FAI preaching about transparency for the shutters to come down.

Three times within the association’s strategy document unveiled on Monday did the vow of transparency feature.

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