Last rites applied to FAI’s summer soccer masterplan

The mood music from Abbotstown seemed to change once John Martin became director of football, succeeding the man associated with pushing the concept, Marc Canham. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI have finally ditched their summer soccer crusade, removing the initial ‘key priority’ from their strategy up to 2029.

Their plan to align all strands of the game operating the traditional al September to May calendar with the League of Ireland season was met with resistance with grassroots leagues and clubs.