Delaney to sit out Staunton decision

FAI chief executive John Delaney will temporarily step down from UEFA’s control and disciplinary body in light of Steve Staunton facing a touchline ban.

Delaney was recently appointed to the post, but due to a conflict of interests he can play no part in the decision- making process when it comes to reviewing Staunton’s case.

In his first competitive match in charge, the Republic of Ireland manager was banished to the stands during the Euro 2008 qualifying defeat to Germany in Stuttgart.