O'Byrne appointed St Pat's boss

Former FAI chief executive Bernard O’Byrne has been appointed chief executive of St Patrick’s Athletic.

O'Byrne in most famous for his attempts to build eircom Park for the FAI though he has held many other positions, including treasurer of the FAI, UEFA match delegate, UEFA Champions League venue director, FAI chief security officer, president of the FAI junior council, president of the Athletic Union League and life president of Belgard Athletic FC.