John Fallon: Top festive billing hurtles FAI into turkey-shoot

When a crisis prolongs from days into weeks and now months, it’s a sure sign that any green for go signs will be overtaken by flashing red lights. Festive entertainment of a different kind.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED: Chairman of the FAI international and high-performance committee Packie Bonner, left, FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill, centre, and FAI President Gerry McAnaney before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Netherlands and Republic of Ireland. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

YOU can hear the metaphors abounding already. 

Fate will decide if the FAI delegation encounter green or red lights at the Kildare Street pedestrian crossing on their way into Leinster House next Tuesday week to face a grilling.