Delaney inks new five-year FAI deal

FAI chief executive John Delaney is to remain in his post for a further five years.

The decision was announced yesterday following a regular meeting of the association’s ten-man board of management at which the Waterford native, who took over the role in late 2004, was invited to extend his contract until 2015.

Welcoming Delaney’s acceptance of the offer, FAI president David Blood said: “John has presided over the development and growth of all strands of the game and we are delighted to announce that he will continue as chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland for a further five-year term.