FAI to net €30m as Croker draws top guns

STEVE STAUNTON saw opportunity. The FAI just saw euro signs.

When Ireland’s name was drawn out of the drum in the same group as Germany, Wales, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Cyprus and San Marino, the new Irish manager said he was “delighted” with the 2008 European Championship draw.

But one was left with the feeling that it was the Football Association of Ireland who were the real winners.