FAI will 'come down hard' on any club breaching coronavirus protocols

Owens pointed out that the FAI has Covid-19 compliance officers at all League of Ireland games

“We have to follow the expert medical group advice,” said FAI interim CEO Gary Owens. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

The FAI has warned that it will “come down hard” on any League of Ireland clubs that may be found not to have complied with return-to-play protocols.

Waterford have had two players report suspected Covid-19 symptoms. The first to do so has since tested negative. Results on the second player are awaited. Waterford suspended all club activities pending the results.