Colin Healy situation 'deeply regrettable' but Marc Canham stands over decision

“From a personal and association perspective, it’s deeply regrettable,” said Canham on Monday.

LEARNINGS: FAI chief football officer Marc Canham says he'll take the lessons from the episode. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI have expressed regret over the fallout from Colin Healy’s departure but chief football officer Marc Canham has repeated his line that no promises on contract renewal were given.

Women’s team manager Eileen Gleeson and her assistant Healy were let go in December following Ireland’s Euro playoff defeat to Wales.