Former Cork City keeper Noel Mooney steps between posts for FAI

The FAI has announced UEFA's Noel Mooney is to take up a six-month secondment with the Football Association of Ireland.

Former Cork City goalkeeper Noel Mooney is the new man between the posts at the FAI, the embattled Association trusting that their loan signing from UEFA will prove the safe and experienced pair of hands capable of leading them through a challenging period of transition.

Mooney has been seconded to Abbotstown from UEFA headquarters in Nyon for a period of six months with the title of General Manager for Football Services and Partnerships.