Ireland fans threaten boycott

The Football Association of Ireland could face a fans’ revolt in the wake of the resignation of chief executive Fran Rooney, it emerged tonight.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2004 - 16:29

The Football Association of Ireland could face a fans’ revolt in the wake of the resignation of chief executive Fran Rooney, it emerged tonight.

Supporters threatened to boycott Irish international matches and urged the red-carding of the FAI board after claiming Mr Rooney was forced out.

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