Fresh row brewing over composition of interview panel for top FAI job

SUGGESTIONS of a new crisis brewing in the relationship between the FAI and Government were being played down yesterday following reports of the rejection by the Irish Sports Council of FAI nominees to the interview panel for the association’s position of chief executive.

Over 40 applications are believed to have been received for the vacant position which is currently occupied by interim chief executive John Delaney, himself a candidate for the full-time role.

The composition of the interview panel is considered a sensitive issue given the high-profile nature of the job and is currently being thrashed out between the FAI and the Irish Sports Council.