Addicks president named on merger group

FORMER Chairman and current Director and Life President of Charlton Athletic Football Club Richard Collins has been appointed to the IAG (Independent Assessment Group) which will handle the proposed merger between the eircom League and the Football Association of Ireland.

Mr Collins will replace Niall Quinn, who yesterday announced his intention to manage Sunderland FC for the foreseeable future.

Chief Executive Officer of the FAI John Delaney said: “We would like to welcome Richard Collins to the group, he brings with him a wealth of experience and we look forward to working with him over the coming months.