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

Nesta99 · 24-05-2019 09:03AM

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0524/1051387-uefa-finance-director-koller-to-oversee-fai-funds/

johnnyryan89 · 24-05-2019 10:46AM

Nesta99 wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0524/1051387-uefa-finance-director-koller-to-oversee-fai-funds/

I think Eddie Murphy would have done a better job anyway

The FAI have not had a treasurer since Eddie Murphy stepped down in April and Koller's role is expected to last a number of months.

26-05-2019 08:44AM

Looks like Mooney's appointment is already being dismissed as a cynical move by the Minister.

The FAI have cocked this up so wonderfully that every move is being scrutinised.

Muahahaha · 26-05-2019 11:30AM

Shane Ross in todays Sindo

For a brief moment, shell-shocked by their disastrous performance before a Joint Oireachtas Committee, it seemed the FAI had bought into this radical break with the past; that the old regime was in retreat; that the baton would be passed on to talented independent newcomers. A caretaker board would organise a seamless break with the past. We dared to hope.

Our hopes have been shattered. Last week the caretaker board decided to do more than caretake. It appointed a man called Noel Mooney to take the reins for a "temporary" six-month period. It did this in the face of the opposition of not only Sport Ireland, but also the Government.

In recent days, it has been desperately trying to spin this retrograde appointment to the media as a prudent development.

Public confidence in the FAI, already at its lowest ebb, will now hit rock bottom. The decision to install Mooney was a backwards step. The Irish people have a right to know why the top brass of the FAI chose him to take the role of general manager (chief executive by another name). Equally, they have the right to know why we objected in no uncertain terms in a tense, face-to-face meeting with the FAI.

Mooney is Irish, a former devoted employee of the FAI, now working for Uefa. There was no known selection process, no interview for his shock appointment. The FAI board sought him out for the job. They nearly all know him of old. If this cynical manoeuvre succeeds, they will feel eminently comfortable with him. He knows the FAI ropes.

Two years ago he reappeared from Uefa, back at his old stomping ground, the familiar pasture of the FAI AGM. His praise of the board was cringeworthy. "The FAI," he declared, "is one of our most progressive and well-run federations... it really is a super federation and you can be proud of yourselves, the board and all the members here." Wow.

Last week the board returned the compliment. Mooney of the old regime was anointed, an FAI loyalist to his fingertips. He is not the person needed to guide the FAI back into the affections and trust of the public. The FAI needs an independent chief executive, a troubleshooter without links to the FAI board, selected in an open, transparent process.

Mooney may have many talents, but he is one of the last people on God's earth suitable for this job. There is no going back for the FAI. Going to Noel Mooney is going back to the dark ages.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/shane-ross-this-cynical-move-to-appoint-fai-loyalist-noel-mooney-is-going-right-back-to-the-dark-ages-38148999.html

Awesomeness · 26-05-2019 02:28PM

**** me. Never thought I would see the day I agree with Shane Ross

Mr.Nice Guy · 26-05-2019 02:41PM

Welcome to hear a Minister take this seriously and not trot out the usual sound bites. Is there anything that can be done though? I worry the FAI have weathered the worst of the storm and that the chance for some meaningful change may have been missed.

Irishmale0399 · 26-05-2019 02:48PM

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Welcome to hear a Minister take this seriously and not trot out the usual sound bites. Is there anything that can be done though? I worry the FAI have weathered the worst of the storm and that the chance for some meaningful change may have been missed.

There will be no change as long as JD and his mates are pulling the strings. All on the gravy train and none of them will allow it to crash.

Only way to get change is to protest at matches or stayaway. Also a few LOI clubs, junior clubs and/or their owners/investers could do with being more vocal. If not they will be dealing with Quinn or someone similar before they know what is happening and the FAI will have washed their hands of the LOI to allow them dig deeper into the trenches by stating the grassroots supports us.

30-05-2019 01:34AM

Awesomeness wrote: »

**** me. Never thought I would see the day I agree with Shane Ross

The absolute gall of him to call others out on corruption. His own credibility is gone long ago. He is part of a government thats equally incompetent and corrupt and he is happy to stay dumb while he has a bit of power

yabadabado · 30-05-2019 08:56AM

Deleted User wrote: »

The absolute gall of him to call others out on corruption. His own credibility is gone long ago. He is part of a government thats equally incompetent and corrupt and he is happy to stay dumb while he has a bit of power

I am no fan of Ross or this government but what corruption is there ?

Irishmale0399 · 30-05-2019 10:25AM

Deleted User wrote: »

The absolute gall of him to call others out on corruption. His own credibility is gone long ago. He is part of a government thats equally incompetent and corrupt and he is happy to stay dumb while he has a bit of power

I would be more worried about corruption within some parties whom are not in power than those in government if I am honest.

Anyway getting back to Ross getting involved in the FAI/JD saga.....if he did nothing what would you be saying then??? Some people will never be happy, however he has acted and is continuing to put pressure on for change that the majority of fans want.

Irishmale0399 · 30-05-2019 08:46PM

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/fai-credit-card-and-bank-accounts-sought-as-details-of-auditors-investigation-revealed-38163038.html

Will they be able to provide anything???

yabadabado · 30-05-2019 08:56PM

If the rumours are true then the credit cards are the smoking gun.

Irishmale0399 · 30-05-2019 09:02PM

yabadabado wrote: »

If the rumours are true then the credit cards are the smoking gun.

Lets hope they have enough ammo to get a 110% change at all levels within the FAI. Killing me not planning to go to the next round of games. Was sure with JD out of the way that things would move much faster. As it stands it much of the same...all covering for each other.

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-05-2019 09:05PM

They're proving that just putting up a front and saying nothing actually works.

yabadabado · 30-05-2019 09:08PM

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

Lets hope they have enough ammo to get a 110% change at all levels within the FAI. Killing me not planning to go to the next round of games. Was sure with JD out of the way that things would move much faster. As it stands it much of the same...all covering for each other.

JD isn't out of the way yet,until he is sacked it will be much the same.Then they can move on to clearing out the rest of his yes men and women(singular?).

Irishmale0399 · 30-05-2019 09:22PM

yabadabado wrote: »

JD isn't out of the way yet,until he is sacked it will be much the same.Then they can move on to clearing out the rest of his yes men and women(singular?).

Christ anyone with half a brain can see JD is still pulling the strings today and has called in his mates within UEFA to help take the attention off him. The FAI as it stands needs to be disbanded and replaced with a new organisation consisting of representation at all levels from within and outside the football family and full transparency has to be a priority. Added to that terms of office have to be fixed and everything/everyone has to be regularly checked and double checked in detail.

yabadabado · 30-05-2019 09:35PM

Bar Mooney who has came in that would back JD?

Delaney is finished in the FAI, its just a case of getting him out now with as little pay off as possible. For that to happen there needs to be a full and proper investigation.

I'd be more concerned about the July AGM and the people who might think they can still be involved or look to be elected.

Irishmale0399 · 31-05-2019 10:06AM

yabadabado wrote: »

Bar Mooney who has came in that would back JD?

Delaney is finished in the FAI, its just a case of getting him out now with as little pay off as possible. For that to happen there needs to be a full and proper investigation.

I'd be more concerned about the July AGM and the people who might think they can still be involved or look to be elected.

The FAI appointed their own people to investigate....they are all working in the interests of the FAI board...past and present. Mooney is the icing on the cake as far as that goes.

As for the July AGM.....of course they will vote in the same people. Its all about scratching backs, covering up and looking after each other. Again I will say...apart from 1 or 2 LOI clubs silence has been deafening. Same goes for grassroots and that is where JDs power is.

yabadabado · 31-05-2019 11:37AM

The football forum is on today,has a mix of lots of different parties at it.Hearing some good stuff so far.

Anyone here at it?I know a few in attendance so hopefully will get some decent feedback.

Zebra3 · 31-05-2019 03:44PM

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

Christ anyone with half a brain can see JD is still pulling the strings today and has called in his mates within UEFA to help take the attention off him. The FAI as it stands needs to be disbanded and replaced with a new organisation consisting of representation at all levels from within and outside the football family and full transparency has to be a priority. Added to that terms of office have to be fixed and everything/everyone has to be regularly checked and double checked in detail.

I don’t think anyone in Uefa is interested in standing up for Delaney.

Getting him out with the minimum of fuss and attention seems to be their game.

secman · 31-05-2019 05:28PM

Ross and Sports Ireland has the nuclear button to use as leverage, undue influences by govt will mean expelled from FIFA, if that's was it takes to get rid of these leeches..so be it.

Corholio · 31-05-2019 06:38PM

Statement from FAI. Those last 2 lines show absolutely nothing is being learned or heeded.

https://twitter.com/marktigheST/status/1134513022616121346?ref_src=twcamp%5Ecopy%7Ctwsrc%5Eandroid%7Ctwgr%5Ecopy%7Ctwcon%5E7090%7Ctwterm%5E3

johnnyryan89 · 31-05-2019 06:51PM

Doubt the FAI had any say about the Mooney appointment. UEFA weren't going to give them all that money and not have one of their men involved in the FAI. Aren't UEFA also sending over someone to take over the role as treasurer?

yabadabado · 31-05-2019 07:00PM

Iirc Paul Cooke is taking over as treasurer but UEFA also sending a delegate to over see it.

Uefa’s finance director Josef Koller is being sent to Dublin to oversee all financial matters at the Football Association of Ireland.

kippy · 31-05-2019 08:17PM

yabadabado wrote: »

Iirc Paul Cooke is taking over as treasurer but UEFA also sending a delegate to over see it.

To be straight out about it, tis like sending in mobsters to oversee the cowboys.
Who has any faith in UEFA - tis all about the money for them as well - just look at events of the past week to see how shady some of their own dealings are.
The cheek of them then to say the state shouldnt get involved at all.

Irishmale0399 · 31-05-2019 08:54PM

Zebra3 wrote: »

I don’t think anyone in Uefa is interested in standing up for Delaney.

Getting him out with the minimum of fuss and attention seems to be their game.

What planet are you living on. Mooney got the job at UEFA because of JDs contacts and is sent back to look after him by wish of the FAI who appointed him, Hall studied with Mooney at UEFA and did the report to promote JD when the **** was hitting the fan. And low and behold Cooke is appointed and UEFA send over another friend of JDs to sit over him to watch the money.

If UEFA wanted JD out he would be gone by now.....they got rid of the head of the German FA within 6-7 days because he took and failed to declare a €6K watch.

secman · 31-05-2019 09:12PM

Looks like tennis balls are required,
Unfortunately the best option wont be carried out, a total boycott of matches, i voted with my feet about 10 yrs ago, Delaney has not seen 1 cent from me

Irishmale0399 · 31-05-2019 09:15PM

yabadabado wrote: »

The football forum is on today,has a mix of lots of different parties at it.Hearing some good stuff so far.

Anyone here at it?I know a few in attendance so hopefully will get some decent feedback.

Any news on what went down today???

Irishmale0399 · 31-05-2019 09:17PM

secman wrote: »

Looks like tennis balls are required,
Unfortunately the best option wont be carried out, a total boycott of matches, i voted with my feet about 10 yrs ago, that cnut Sep Delaney has not seen 1 cent from me

Tennis balls worked a treat. Question is if it would work again??

Empty ground would be very effective as no income from fans nor government would put them against the wall. I am hurting....no Denmark and no plans to travel until they change for real.

alta stare · 31-05-2019 09:18PM

secman wrote: »

Looks like tennis balls are required,
Unfortunately the best option wont be carried out, a total boycott of matches, i voted with my feet about 10 yrs ago, that cnut Sep Delaney has not seen 1 cent from me

I hope they dont throw tennis balls on June 10th.....there is no way our players could take such a distraction during a game against the mighty footballing nation of Gibralter.

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

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