The Football Association of Ireland has launched a new initiative, More Than A Club, that aims to help facilitate SSE Airtricity League clubs in further developing links within their local communities. The project, which is jointly run with the Welsh social enterprise Vi-Ability and funded by the European Regional Development Fund,
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FAI launch investigation into alleged match fixing from Bray Wanderers fixture
The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into alleged match-fixing surrounding the friendly match between Bray Wanderers FC and Waterford FC on Friday, September 8 at the Carlisle Grounds. Upon receipt of a complaint the FAI notified An Garda Siochanna and the Association has now launched an investigation into
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League of Ireland refereeing – should it be at a higher standard?
One of the toughest jobs in football is officiating. Having to deal with high pressure situations on a regular basis. Dealing with managers and players in every match, challenging your every decision, that would eventually make you think twice. Football brings emotions to the core, whether from the fans, players
Athlone Town angry and rejects the “outrageous findings made by the FAI”
Official Athlone Town Statement Athlone Town AFC rejects findings of FAI investigation. The Board of Management of Athlone Town AFC rejects the outrageous findings made by the FAI against two of the club's players. While the club is extremely disappointed, it is not surprised, by the decisions. Our position is that today's determinations fly
FAI have banned two Athlone Town players for one year following investigation
The FAI have released a statement with results from their investigation that they have been carrying out over the last few months following an UEFA Betting Fraud Detection System report. They have banned two players Igors Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan from all football related activities for 12 months. Full Statement below: The Football
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FAI confirm Bray Wanderers have sufficient funds to continue
Bray Wanderers FC has provided the Football Association of Ireland with documentation which demonstrates that the club has secured sufficient funds for the remainder of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season. The FAI has been in ongoing communications with the club regarding its funding issues and would like to acknowledge the
Bray Wanderers players put themselves ‘on the transfer list’
The PFAI released the following statement on behalf of the Bray Wanderers players on the issue of the players & PFAI's dealings with the FAI & Bray Wanderers board. Statement On Friday, 7th July 2017 the players of Bray Wanderers requested that their club provide PFA Ireland with details of the club's
Athlone Town AFC expresses its concerns about flawed and unfair investigation into match fixing allegations
The Board of Management of Athlone Town AFC would like to express its disappointment and anger over the manner in which the club has been treated since allegations concerning match fixing first emerged. Indeed the claims are on such a scale that they have brought an unprecedented and highly negative level