FAI's Pathways still clogged with uncertainty and growing angst 

Wednesday's update briefing from FAI Grassroots Director Ger McDermott provided precious few updates as calendar concerns from the schoolboy/girl sector remain.

DISSENT GROWING? FAI Director of Football Marc Canham and FAI Grassroots Director Ger McDermott unveiling the FAI Football Pathways Plan which has yet to convince many. Photo: INPHO.

The FAI have admitted that funding to affiliates will be contingent on alignment with their strategies and policies – including summer soccer.

Friction over the refusal so far of the schoolboys/girls sector to endorse the switch has put the €160,000 grant used to meet the costs of the annual Kennedy and Gaynor Cups in jeopardy.