Canham confirmed as new FAI Director of Football as Morling returns to consult

Premier League staffer Canham was the preferred choice over Morling but the latter’s experience of the Irish game proved an asset they couldn’t do without

Settling on a plan: Chief executive Jonathan Hill had cited as key criteria “an understanding of the context of Irish football”. Pic:INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The FAI have blended their two candidates for the Director of Football into one by appointing John Morling to act as a consultant to Marc Canham.

As reported by the Irish Examiner last month, Premier League staffer Canham was the preferred choice for the vacancy over Morling but the latter’s experience of the Irish game from his previous employment proved an asset they couldn’t do without.