Quinn rules himself out of running for FAI role

Niall Quinn last night ruled himself out of the running to replace John Delaney as the FAI’s chief executive. Delaney stepped down from the position at the weekend but will take up the role of executive vice president of the FAI. The sporting body stated that the responsibilities of the new role will include “all Fifa and Uefa matters”.

There had been speculation Quinn could become the new chief executive, but the former Ireland international last night insisted he had no interest in taking up the position.