Gary Owens seeking to stay on as FAI chief executive

Mark Scanlon appointed new League of Ireland director as executive team pruned

Gary Owens, left, plans on converting his temporary stay as FAI chief executive into a permanent one, but where, or whether, Niall Quinn fits into the cabinet reshuffle remains to be seen. Picture: Morgan Treacy

After finalising his FAI executive team on Wednesday, including two newcomers, Gary Owens plans on converting his temporary stay as chief executive into a permanent one.

Owens has applied through recruitment firm appointed Odgers Berndtson to extend his tenure beyond the initial six-month contract ending this week.