Legend Bonner recommended by Uefa for FAI board role

Bonner, who turns 61 Monday, has been retained by the European governing body since being controversially made redundant by then chief executive John Delaney in 2010.

STILL DRIVEN: Packie Bonner, along with 

UEFA played a role in Packie Bonner’s return to the FAI, recommending the Italia ’90 legend as the ideal candidate to fill a place on the powerful board.

Bonner and businessman Gary Twohig will be ratified as new independent directors at Sunday’s emergency general meeting.