The FAI has announced the resignation of John Delaney from his position with the association, almost five months after the 52 year-old went on gardening leave from the organisation. In a statement, issued late on Saturday night, it was stated that: “The Board of the Football Association of Ireland announces the resignation with immediate effect of Executive Vice-President and former CEO John Delaney. Delaney served as CEO of the FAI from 2005 to March of 2019 during which time the FAI became partners in the new Aviva Stadium. In 2017, he was elected to the UEFA Executive and in March of this year, he moved to a role of Executive Vice-President of the FAI. Delaney’s position on the Uefa Executive Committee will now come under renewed scrutiny.

Source: The Irish Times September 28, 2019 22:40 UTC