FAI admits nobody spoke to Ireland goalkeepers about playing Israel

FAI officials faced Oireachtas questions over player welfare, UEFA sanctions and the handling of Gavin Bazunu’s decision to withdraw

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu decided to boycott Ireland's fixtures against Israel. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

The FAI has admitted that nobody spoke to Ireland’s goalkeepers about their feelings on playing Israel before Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad on the eve of Saturday’s Nations League fixture.

FAI Director of Football John Martin made the admission at the Oireachtas Sport Committee on Wednesday, where representatives of the association were questioned about safeguarding and governance issues.