The chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Jonathan Hill, is to leave the position with immediate effect. The FAI confirmed the news on Monday morning. The Board of the FAI has confirmed the departure of CEO Jonathan Hill. An interim CEO will be announced in due course, followed by a structured search […]
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Nathan Collins trusts FAI to make right Ireland manager appointment
Nathan Collins has backed the Football Association of Ireland to get it right as they look for a new manager. Stephen Kenny’s tenure as Republic of Ireland boss ended in disappointment in November last year, since when the FAI has been working to find a replacement with an appointment due to be announced next month. […]
Extra payments to FAI chief began with ‘throwaway line’ in email, committee told
The head of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has said that a “throwaway line” was the catalyst for an issue that saw him receive payments above limits attached to Government funding. FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill received payments for expenses and in lieu of holidays not taken, which brought his pay above limits set […]
FAI insists Ireland managerial search is progressing
The Football Association of Ireland insists it is getting closer to appointing a new Republic of Ireland manager after a three-month search for Stephen Kenny’s replacement. Kenny lost his job in November following a disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, since when the FAI has interviewed a series of potential candidates with England Under-21s coach Lee […]