John Fallon: FAI members set to gather for crucial EGM on Israel fixtures

It’s hardly surprising the FAI are still on the back foot around the matter.

Protest at FAI Headquarters in late February. Pic: Tom Maher/Inpho

Rarely has ever a motion caused such commotion to FAI members gathering for tonight’s emergency general meeting.

That those members were left waiting for specific instructions on what part of Aviva Stadium to attend typifies the association’s sensitivity and, to some, paranoia, around this topic of the Israel games in the Autumn.