Tag Archives: fai

The FAI (16 Days To Election)

Posted on Jan 23, 2020 by NFB

Today, lets talk about a political grenade of significantly less seriousness than rent or insurance, but one that is certainly close to many peoples hearts all the same. The Football Association of Ireland is a basket case of an organisation, … Continue reading →

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League Of Ireland Reform: FAI Oversight

Posted on Feb 17, 2014 by NFB

The following is the second part of an article I had previously planned to be included in a Lovely Left Foot project, which has since not come to pass. With some rewriting to make the overall content more current (the bulk was … Continue reading →

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League Of Ireland Reform: League Organisation

Posted on Feb 10, 2014 by NFB

The following is the first part of an article I had previously planned to be included in a Lovely Left Foot project, which has since not come to pass. With some rewriting to make the overall content more current (the … Continue reading →

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The Man Behind The Curtain: Ireland Against Italy And Trapattoni’s Future

Posted on Jun 19, 2012 by NFB

So, Ireland’s three game run in Euro 2012 has come to an end. Allow me to look at the various parts of the Irish performance from the back up, before going on to talk about the future of Trapattoni in … Continue reading →

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League of Ireland: Questions For Monaghan And The FAI

Posted on Jun 18, 2012 by NFB

The news of Monaghan’s withdrawal from the League of Ireland is sad, and raises a number of points that it would be good to get answers to from the relative parties. To Monaghan United: How far back did you realise … Continue reading →

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LoI Round-Up, Matchday Two

Posted on Mar 11, 2012 by NFB

In case it wasn’t clear, the reason I’m writing more about the League of Ireland recently is connected with my pieces for Lovely Left Foot and a commitment to have a greater interest in my native league. Limerick is the … Continue reading →

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No License To Thrill (Lovely Left Foot)

Posted on Feb 1, 2012 by NFB

The League of Ireland is split into two divisions, the Premier and First. The last season saw ten clubs compete in the top tier, and eleven in the lower. This season, twelve will compete in the top tier, and just … Continue reading →

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