FAI enlist clinical psychologist for men's team ahead of second controversial Israel fixture

Gerard Perry – a retired HSE clinical psychologist and former referee – has joined the camp since their return from Sunday’s 3-0 win over the Israelis

Psychologist Gerard Perry during the Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI have enlisted a clinical psychologist for the men’s senior team as the controversy around facing Israel intensifies.

Gerard Perry – a retired HSE clinical psychologist and former referee who took charge of Cork City’s 1998 FAI Cup final victory – has joined the camp since their return from Sunday’s 3-0 win over the Israelis in Hungary.