Buffeted by turbulence, what the FAI need now is quiet calm

Jonathan Hill succeeded John Delaney as permanent chief executive in November 2020, yet has been under mounting pressure since a calamitous appearance before the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on February 22.

Marc Canham and Jonathan Hill before the UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Staff at the FAI could see the humorous side of Jonathan Hill’s tumultuous three-and-a-half-year tenure as chief executive ending with a holiday.

The FAI board yesterday confirmed his departure for April 30 but annual leave entitlements will occupy his final fortnight in office, away from the office.