FAI confirms John Martin as new director of football

Then Shamrock Rovers Rovers’ CEO John Martin last February. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

The FAI has confirmed the appointment of John Martin as its new director of football.  He succeeds departed chief football officer Marc Canham.

As reported by the Irish Examiner, the association had been in negotiations with Martin, the former Shamrock Rovers chief executive, since last month.