LFA cite 'flawed voting' in seeking summer soccer veto

Concerns highlighted by the LFA’s leagues and clubs in advance of the ballot haven’t abated, prompting a council decision on January 21 to seek flexibility from the FAI on implementation.

SUMMER SOCCER: The FAI have been urged by its largest provincial affiliate to allow leagues the option of remaining in the traditional season rather comply with the summer football change. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

The FAI have been urged by its largest provincial affiliate to allow leagues the option of remaining in the traditional season rather comply with the summer football change.

On December 5, the FAI General Assembly ratified by a 57% majority a motion by the board to align football from U8s up to senior into the League of Ireland format.