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John Delaney pictured in November 2018
FAI board 'likely to step down'
The FAI has been in the eye of a political storm recently.
Apr 16, 15:57
John Delaney pictured in November 2018
FAI could lose funding over John Delaney loan controversy
Sport Ireland could halt FAI funding over loan controversy
Apr 3, 19:36
John Delaney pictured in November 2018
Ireland sports minister concerned over alleged FAI loan
Shane Ross said Sport Ireland was 'engaging' with the FAI over claims it received a loan of 100,000 euro from former chief John Delaney.
Mar 29, 10:46
John Delaney pictured in November 2018
UEFA charge Republic of Ireland for tennis balls incident
The incident happened during Tuesday night's 1-0 Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia.
Mar 28, 12:47
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy pictured on March 22, 2019
Mick McCarthy: 'Wins more important than good performances'
Ireland launched their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a narrow win in Gibraltar.
Mar 25, 18:16
John Delaney pictured in November 2018
John Delaney takes up new role at Football Association of Ireland
The former chief executive is to take up a newly-created role.
Mar 23, 20:52
Mick McCarthy pictured in February 2018
McCarthy 'a great fit' for Ireland – Doherty
The former Ipswich boss has returned to the Republic post for a second spell.
Nov 26, 10:32
Mick McCarthy pictured in February 2018
McCarthy returns to Republic job with Euro 2020 qualification his only goal
The 59-year-old is back in charge of the team he led to the 2002 World Cup finals.
Nov 26, 04:31
Martin O'Neill in charge of the Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2018
Delaney denies O'Neill was an expensive mistake
The Football Association of Ireland chief John Delaney praised the former manager for getting them to a major tournament.
Nov 25, 20:54
Mick McCarthy pictured in February 2018
McCarthy answers Ireland's call for Euro 2020 qualifiers
The 59-year-old led the Republic of Ireland to the 2002 World Cup finals.
Nov 25, 16:39
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor on September 23, 2015
McCarthy front-runner to replace Martin O'Neill as Republic of Ireland manager
O'Neill left his job with a "heavy heart".
Nov 21, 16:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'We will need time to get over Robbie Keane's ROI retirement'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says that it will take time for everyone to "get over" Robbie Keane's international retirement.
Aug 24, 17:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'New Republic of Ireland contract not signed yet'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that his contract extension with the team has only been verbally agreed.
Jun 9, 17:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill, Roy Keane sign new contracts with Republic of Ireland
Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane sign new contracts with Republic of Ireland ahead of Euro 2016.
Jun 7, 17:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill to remain as Republic of Ireland boss?
Martin O'Neill suggests that he could remain as Republic of Ireland boss beyond the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
Jul 18, 03:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Republic of Ireland FA shreds programme due to John Delaney's FIFA comments
The Football Association of Ireland decides to shred the original version of its latest matchday programme to remove comments by CEO John Delaney about the FIFA corruption scandal.
Jun 13, 15:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin O'Neill: 'We have to concentrate on our matches'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill insists that his side must focus on their upcoming matches rather than the news of their financial settlement from FIFA.
Jun 7, 05:17
Generic image of a locker room
John Delaney: 'Sepp Blatter stared at my girlfriend'
FAI chief executive John Delaney reveals that he had to ask FIFA president Sepp Blatter to stop staring at his girlfriend.
Jun 5, 15:06
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jim Boyce demands enquiry over FIFA compensation
Former FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce calls on the scandal-hit organisation to launch a probe looking into why a financial settlement was offered to the FAI in 2009.
Jun 5, 10:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA confirm payment was made to FAI after controversial Thierry Henry handball
FIFA confirms that a payment of $5m was made to the FAI in 2009, as a way of stopping the body protesting their controversial World Cup playoff loss.
Jun 4, 20:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FAI chief confirms FIFA compensation over Thierry Henry handball controversy
FAI chief John Delaney confirms that FIFA paid Ireland's governing body not to pursue legal action after Thierry Henry's handball that cost them a World Cup spot.
Jun 4, 18:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Irish football head John Delaney doubts Sepp Blatter will complete term
Football Association of Ireland's chief executive John Delaney says that FIFA's latest corruption scandal will cut Sepp Blatter's presidential term short.
May 29, 23:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Michel Platini: 'Big majority of UEFA want Prince Ali'
UEFA chief Michel Platini claims that a "big majority" of UEFA representatives will vote for Prince Ali.
May 28, 14:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Delaney: 'UEFA will not boycott election'
Ireland's Football Association chief executive John Delaney says that Friday's FIFA presidential election will not be boycotted by UEFA.
May 28, 13:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David Gill 'will reject FIFA role if Sepp Blatter wins'
David Gill will reportedly refuse to sit on FIFA's executive committee if Sepp Blatter is re-elected as president tomorrow.
May 28, 13:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Delaney: 'No Roy Keane problems'
FAI chief executive John Delaney says that there is no animosity between himself and Roy Keane.
Nov 5, 15:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Republic of Ireland boss 'to be appointed by Christmas'
The FAI hope to appoint a successor to Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager before Christmas, according to chief executive John Delaney.
Oct 1, 23:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FAI not set on new manager being Irish
The FAI admit that the nationality of the new manager does not matter.
Sep 12, 14:20
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brian McDermott in frame for Republic of Ireland job
The Irish FA names Leeds United boss Brian McDermott as a serious contender to coach the national team.
Sep 11, 23:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Delaney: 'No rush' to appoint new Republic of Ireland manager
FAI chief executive John Delaney insists that time will be taken when choosing who will succeed Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager.
Sep 11, 18:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'My future up to FAI'
Giovanni Trapattoni hints that he will not walk away from his position as Republic of Ireland manager, suggesting that his future will be decided by the FAI.
Sep 11, 01:00
England football team
England, Republic of Ireland friendly "highly unlikely"
England and the Republic of Ireland are now unlikely to play a friendly match in May due to a potential meeting at Euro 2012.
Dec 13, 14:47
John Delaney
Republic of Ireland pleased with World Cup draw
FAI chief executive John Delaney believes that Ireland have a "great chance of doing well" in their World Cup qualifying group.
Jul 31, 10:45
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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