Delaney sees bright future for Galway

FAI boss John Delaney says the formation of the new Galway FC can transform the fortunes of soccer in the west of Ireland.

Delaney revealed President Michael D Higgins personally asked for his help in sorting out the impasse in Galway soccer, but said he was never in doubt the club would come to fruition.

“It is a big day, it’s been a long time in coming,” said Delaney at the launch of the new club last night. “We in the association have obviously been involved with a lot of work over last 18 months, and I’m delighted, absolutely thrilled, that tonight we’re launching the new club and that there’s one senior football team in Galway.