Soccer: O' Byrne and FAI to sever alliance

FAI Chief Executive Bernard O' Byrne is to part company with the association, pending agreement on a voluntary retirement package.

FAI president Pat Quigley emphasised that O' Byrne was not resigning his position.

Meanwhile, Mick McCarthy has injury worries with Mark Kinsella, Kenny Cunningham and Steve Finnan all doubtful to play against Andorra tomorrow.