Mooney: Ross opposition based on scoring political points

Noel Mooney believes government opposition to his role at the FAI is “bonkers and not based in reality” but says he is prepared to leave his position as caretaker general manager “for the good of Irish football”.

Mooney previously worked in a marketing role for the FAI before embarking on a career at Uefa. And Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, believes his links with the previous regime at Abbotstown make him unsuitable for a long-term position within the Irish game.