Eileen Gleeson returning to FAI in newly created position

Eileen Gleeson is returning to the FAI in newly created position as head of football strategic insights and planning. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Eileen Gleeson is returning to the FAI in newly created position as head of football strategic insights and planning.

The former Ireland women’s manager has been idle since December when she and assistant Colin Healy were released following the Euro playoff defeat to Wales.