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29th Sep 2019

John Delaney resigns from the FAI

Paul Moore

John Delaney

“The FAI will fulfil certain notice and pension obligations as agreed between the parties.”

John Delaney has resigned from his position of Executive Vice President of the FAI with immediate effect.

The FAI announced that the former Chief Executive Officer resigned following talks between all parties.

A statement released on Saturday night read: “The Board of the Football Association of Ireland announces the resignation with immediate effect of Executive Vice President and former CEO John Delaney.

“This follows talks between the parties. The FAI will fulfil certain notice and pension obligations as agreed between the parties. Mr 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.”

The statement said that both parties have agreed to make no further comment.

 

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FAI,Football