John Delaney at the FAI Thread - (Mod Notes in OP)

SEPT 23 1989 · 21-11-2018 11:25PM

alta stare wrote: »

What i dont get is why the media never seems to go after him. Has he got most of them sweetened so much that they keep quiet?

Open goal now for the media

But Nothing

Very strange

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 21-11-2018 11:26PM

Ireland’s Sepp Blatter is absolutely untouchable. He won’t leave until he sees fit.

alta stare · 21-11-2018 11:31PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Open goal now for the media

But Nothing

Very strange

Exactly. There have been a small bit but surely it warrants more exposure. How can that slimey pr!ck be as powerful as he seems to be....oh wait he is corrupt.

FixdePitchmark · 22-11-2018 02:38AM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Open goal now for the media

But Nothing

Very strange

So true

The world is a strange place

Unless we start a hash tag - it wont happen ?

How do we do that ?

His wages
The structure of Irish soccer
The contracts pre qualification
Trap
The Aviva
The Polish, bizarre experience of him on piss giving away his clothing when at work.
The Late Late Show Appearance, when it was about him :eek:
The Hand Ball pay off
The Denis Obrein thing - considering the tribunal

The FAI - Fine Fail - DOB - John Delaney - Catholic Church.

If as football fans we can not take back control of our game - we are as repressed as all the issues we have resolved in Ireland.

1) John Delaney must go
2) No more DOB cash

Lets see how fans claim back Irish soccer - we have paid for all of this ****e

FixdePitchmark · 22-11-2018 02:41AM

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

You cant go after someone who only speaks to certain media members and gets the questions in advance. The man has his friends in high places who will protect him. One of them helped pay our privious managers wages

No more DOB cash is key

Richard Hillman · 22-11-2018 02:56AM

The DOB funding thing is over apparently
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/denis-o-brien-ends-contributions-to-ireland-management-s-salaries-1.3421468?mode=amp

Richard Hillman · 22-11-2018 03:08AM

Engine No.9 wrote: »

Is the FAI a private company or is it a public organization? If it’s public, shouldn’t somebody, anybody be able to submit a Freedom of Information request to get the budgets and balance sheets to see where the money is actually spent!? The mortgage on the Aviva is split between FAI and IRFU so the repayment can’t be huge in all fairness. Especially considering the amount of money they got from the government to redevelop Lansdowne.

It's a non profit company. Probably with charity status.

The figures that the FAI release are very vague, the bare minimum requirement. I hear that more in depth accounts are released at the AGM but are taken back off the attendees as the leave the building.

What we'll never see is the reasoning behind 50k for an astro pitch going to Ballygobackwards or 10k for some clubhouse repairs on some island off Mayo that nobody has ever heard of

22-11-2018 03:23AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

The FAI - Fine Fail - DOB - John Delaney - Catholic Church.

Ah yeah, obviously it'll be the Church thing that will get him...

Anyway, here's some news that'll blow your mind...it's actually Labour

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/leading-fianna-fail-tds-say-it-is-totally-inappropriate-for-fai-boss-john-delaney-to-canvas-for-environment-minister-alan-kelly-34377803.html

Fr Tod Umptious · 22-11-2018 08:28AM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

It's a non profit company. Probably with charity status.

The figures that the FAI release are very vague, the bare minimum requirement. I hear that more in depth accounts are released at the AGM but are taken back off the attendees as the leave the building.

What we'll never see is the reasoning behind 50k for an astro pitch going to Ballygobackwards or 10k for some clubhouse repairs on some island off Mayo that nobody has ever heard of

Happens at every non profit AGM I have been to.
Community childcare centre, GAA club, soccer club, school parents association.

Nothing unique there.

Fr Tod Umptious · 22-11-2018 08:41AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

So true

The world is a strange place

Unless we start a hash tag - it wont happen ?

How do we do that ?

His wages
The structure of Irish soccer
The contracts pre qualification
Trap
The Aviva
The Polish, bizarre experience of him on piss giving away his clothing when at work.
The Late Late Show Appearance, when it was about him :eek:
The Hand Ball pay off
The Denis Obrein thing - considering the tribunal

The FAI - Fine Fail - DOB - John Delaney - Catholic Church.

If as football fans we can not take back control of our game - we are as repressed as all the issues we have resolved in Ireland.

1) John Delaney must go
2) No more DOB cash

Lets see how fans claim back Irish soccer - we have paid for all of this ****e

So here is what happen in regard to the handball.

The FAI contacted FIFA after the incident to see how it could be redressed

Several options were discussed and it was supposed to be private and confidential.

Then Blatter made the 33rd team joke in clear violation if that confidentiality clause.

The FAI called him out on it and were offered the 5 million.

Now I know Delaney is an easy target but I don't think he should be beaten up for getting 5 million for standing up for himself and his association when a cnut like Blatter tries to make a fool of them because of something that was untimalty down to FIFA incompetence.

AGC · 22-11-2018 09:06AM

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

So here is what happen in regard to the handball.

The FAI contacted FIFA after the incident to see how it could be redressed

Several options were discussed and it was supposed to be private and confidential.

Then Blatter made the 33rd team joke in clear violation if that confidentiality clause.

The FAI called him out on it and were offered the 5 million.

Now I know Delaney is an easy target but I don't think he should be beaten up for getting 5 million for standing up for himself and his association when a cnut like Blatter tries to make a fool of them because of something that was untimalty down to FIFA incompetence.

Delaney is cut from the same cloth as Blatter

What did he do with the 5 million? Written off because the mess he has created with the Aviva

trixiebust · 22-11-2018 09:49AM

If we want a fresh start on the pitch,we should want it off the pitch too.

Giving MON & RK a new contract not so long ago was crazy & his seemingly silencing his fans needs more coverage.

circadian · 22-11-2018 09:59AM

He's an absolute disgrace and has done nothing to develop football in this country, the exact thing he should be doing.

The fact that his salary amounts to more than what is awarded in the entire LOI says it all really. The man is well and truly on the gravy train. I have no idea how he'd be removed or how the FAI would be overhauled to actually do what it is supposed to do since he's surrounded by his buddies, it's a total boys club.

The FAI is the most blatant and obvious example of Irish Cronyism I can think of and it is to the detriment of the nation on the international football stage. It's farcical that our rugby and cricket teams can perform so well yet our football team shows no progression or development. Look at Croatia. A country of similar size, basketball is also huge there so football isn't the only sport they focus on. They have often performed well in international competition and I was delighted to see them do so well at the world cup this year.

The FAI needs a complete overhaul with all the wasters removed. I'm at a loss as to how that would happen.

mugsymugsy · 22-11-2018 10:15AM

Delaneys roles should be a fixed terms say 5 years with a Max 2 terms. Open transparenncy at all levels where possible.

The FAI is another Irish institution which is clouded in secrecy. If you are in the circle of trust then you are looked after. Outside if it and it's walls of secrecy.

Hopefully in due course someone will be a whistleblower and show up Delaney and his cronies

Ferris_Bueller · 22-11-2018 10:28AM

Corholio wrote: »

This will never happen. Loads of people will always beat the chest and claim supporting your country is more important than taking part in an ACTUAL proactive support of the countries interests. I'd never wish Ireland to lose but not attending games and not giving Delaney money should not be beyond anyone who is serious about concern for the state of Irish football.

Easy for people to say this when they don't go to the games anyway, convenient for the lad who stays at home and gives out about Delaney to say he is doing more for Irish football than the lad who travels to every game home and away (not saying you fall into either of these categories). If there was something organised as in a protest to sit out a game or two or arrive late/leave early for a couple of games I'm sure people would do it, but would it be enough to really make a difference?

The only way I can think it would work would be if someone high up in YBIG was to organise something but even then would word spread wide enough? Would the lads who have been following the team for 30 years and travel down from Derry, Cork, Galway etc be willing to do it? Easier at club football because people are from the same area generally.

I think most people want Delaney gone, you would be doing well to find someone who thinks he is doing a good job, but he has the gig completely sewn up until he decides to leave.

CHealy · 22-11-2018 10:35AM

Those YBIG lads wouldnt have a clue, leave them to asking The Star to sponsor their flags again, in my experience of Ireland away trips they are that group who think they run the show but in reality no one gives a ****e about them. Posers.

dundalkfc10 · 22-11-2018 12:09PM

CHealy wrote: »

Those YBIG lads wouldnt have a clue, leave them to asking The Star to sponsor their flags again, in my experience of Ireland away trips they are that group who think they run the show but in reality no one gives a ****e about them. Posers.

Is that you John?

Corholio · 22-11-2018 02:48PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Easy for people to say this when they don't go to the games anyway, convenient for the lad who stays at home and gives out about Delaney to say he is doing more for Irish football than the lad who travels to every game home and away (not saying you fall into either of these categories). If there was something organised as in a protest to sit out a game or two or arrive late/leave early for a couple of games I'm sure people would do it, but would it be enough to really make a difference?

The only way I can think it would work would be if someone high up in YBIG was to organise something but even then would word spread wide enough? Would the lads who have been following the team for 30 years and travel down from Derry, Cork, Galway etc be willing to do it? Easier at club football because people are from the same area generally.

I think most people want Delaney gone, you would be doing well to find someone who thinks he is doing a good job, but he has the gig completely sewn up until he decides to leave.

That's exactly it though. I didn't say the guy at home was doing more (or less) about complaining about Delaney, but he's doing the same as those who attend, who also rightfully complain like the 'guy at home' but are actually paying his wages. Nothing ever happens anyway to find out if it makes a difference or not, it's just the 'ah sure it won't make a difference anyway'. Delaney thrives on being in the shadows regarding opinions. He laps up anything that's a media event but hides when asked any questions and gets away with it.

secman · 22-11-2018 07:59PM

I got a yellow card for Delaney, please God the journos and pundits keep the pressure on him, ask awkward questions on the 2nd December, ruin it for him, I look forward to going back to matches when he is gone ... fingers and everything else crossed.

alta stare · 22-11-2018 08:40PM

secman wrote: »

I got a yellow card for Delaney, please God the journos and pundits keep the pressure on him, ask awkward questions on the 2nd December, ruin it for him, I look forward to going back to matches when he is gone ... fingers and everything else crossed.

I seen you got a yellow card, why did you get that. I dont see anything wrong with your post???

secman · 22-11-2018 08:42PM

alta stare wrote: »

I seen you got a yellow card, why did you get that. I dont see anything wrong with your post???

I had to really really edit it and hide my real views of that man.

alta stare · 22-11-2018 08:46PM

secman wrote: »

I had to really really edit it and hide my real views of that man.

Oh right. Shame that we cant share our views on the leech.

The Talking Bread · 22-11-2018 08:47PM

CHealy wrote: »

Those YBIG lads wouldnt have a clue, leave them to asking The Star to sponsor their flags again, in my experience of Ireland away trips they are that group who think they run the show but in reality no one gives a ****e about them. Posers.

And how bad does it make you feel. They do be the bad people, those boys, they do be.

dan1895 · 22-11-2018 09:00PM

secman wrote: »

I had to really really edit it and hide my real views of that man.

Did it rhyme with mucking runt?

The Talking Bread · 22-11-2018 09:05PM

dan1895 wrote: »

Did it rhyme with mucking runt?

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-11-2018 10:29PM

Hard to believe we're almost in the 2020s and Delaney still has a stranglehold on the game.

Goes to show all the backslapping about 'progressive Ireland' in recent years is way too premature. Future generations will marvel how guys like John and co. were able to get away with years of mismanagement, and that the public at large, journalists et al effectively shrugged their shoulders and let him get away with it.

Bridge93 · 22-11-2018 10:36PM

John Aldridge on The Debate on Sky also wants change above the manager

micks · 22-11-2018 10:52PM

Delaney will be gone to UEFA in the near year or two

So who replaces him?
or is it just Delaney out?

FixdePitchmark · 22-11-2018 10:55PM

micks wrote: »

Delaney will be gone to UEFA in the near year or two

So who replaces him?
or is it just Delaney out?

The wages are exceptional

They will get a top manager no problem.

Beechwoodspark · 22-11-2018 10:55PM

I personally will never go to a national team match until Delaney is gone and there’s a clear out in the fai. I fully realise this will probably mean I never go in my lifetime

John Delaney at the FAI Thread - (Mod Notes in OP)

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