John Fallon: Ireland seek way out of being stuck in the middle

Good news – rather than great – for Irish football during giveaway election cycle and LOI's sole seat on FAI board again to be decided by election,

TIME TO SHINE: Everything is in place — manager, backroom staff, and fixtures — but now comes the hard work of discovering Ireland’s creative spark. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Everything is in place — manager, backroom staff, and fixtures — but now comes the hard work of discovering Ireland’s creative spark.

Long before Stephen Kenny’s era was on borrowed time, the gaping deficit in his team was clear and costly.