Eileen Gleeson may no longer be women's boss but clever bargaining means she still has FAI role

As the FAI searches for Gleeson's successor, it may be the case that Dave Connell takes interim charge. 

Eileen Gleeson and FAI chief football officer Marc Canham before Euro 2025 playoff against Wales. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

It used to be the case that unwanted FAI managers were moved upstairs but Eileen Gleeson is being moved down the chain.

Her reward for failing to steer Ireland to next year’s Euro finals is another job in the association.