John Fallon: FAI on back foot in Colin Healy debacle

Long-fingering of betting tax a worry and major Irish January transfer moves will go to wire.

Colin Healy before the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Play-off Round Two second leg between Republic of Ireland and Wales. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FOOTBALL is a game of opinion, that much we are certain. Where the sensitivity arises is when facts are disputed.

There was no outcry when the FAI decided against renewing the contract of women’s team manager Eileen Gleeson eight days after their Euro playoff defeat against Wales. For the record, this column agrees with the call.