FAI CEO extends contract to 2012

[A face]

FAI CEO extends contract to 2012


The Football Association of Ireland has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, John Delaney, has extended his contract through to 2012.

Mr. Delaney was appointed to the position on an acting basis in December 2004 and took up the post on a full time basis in March 2005. His original contract has now been extended by the Board of Management to commit the Chief Executive Officer to the association until the end of 2012. FAI President, Mr. David Blood, said he was delighted, on behalf of the Board, to secure Mr. Delaney’s services for the next six years. “The progress made by the Association under John’s executive leadership has been very significant and the Board is delighted to have committed John until 2012,” said Mr Blood. “We have made great strides across all sectors of the game and overall our sport, the largest in the country, is in very good shape. We have lots more to do and, with John’s period of leadership now set for six more years, we can continue our developments with great certainty."

Highlighting what he regarded as Mr. Delaney’s key achievements to date, Mr. Blood said: “We have managed to pursue our strategic objectives in key areas such as the Lansdowne Road Stadium development, the progression of the National Academy at Abbotstown and the merger of the eircom League while also advancing successfully the development of the game through the successful implementation of the Technical Development Plan and the strengthening of the game at grass roots. “While advancing all these projects, the current business and financial management of the Association has never been stronger. “John, backed up by the Board and Council, has led a very strong executive team with unbelievable energy and great vision and we are looking forward to the further successful development of our sport and the Association over the next six years.”


Taken from www.fai.ie (http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1412)

[Strabane_Harp]

no mention of the great success in appointing Staunton?? no? oh well

[LukeO]

God help us... :rolleyes:

[drummerboy]

You just ruined a very enjoyable Saturday evening, by imparting that information.

[Mental Man]

Well Done John, fair play to ya, always there for the Blues when its needed . ;) ;)

[A face]

Ahh .... the Blues are part of the eircom League .... the same league which they failed to recognise they (the FAI) are affiliated with in every single press release they have given since the merge.

2012 ...... We are fooked lads !! :mad:

[Noelys Guitar]

Is this the former East German Football association or the FAI? 2012. THe Ceo position should be 2 year max based on performance.

[TonyD]

Disgrace. There is no basis on earth for awarding a contract of that length. Where is John O'Donoghue now ? John Delaney is a baaastard. :( Jesus, I really dispise him. He has all his cronies in place and has effectively given himself this nice fat contract. Christ, I have a feeling he's going to make Fidel Castro look like some fly by night, here today, gone tomorrow, type.

Totally agree with Noelys guitar btw, the CEO should be a fixed term contract to prevent this kind of messing.

[brine3]

6 year contract, bloody hell. Not bad for somebody who started out as an interim CEO.

What a shambles. How do you go about overthrowing a football association?


We have made great strides across all sectors of the game and overall our sport, the largest in the country, is in very good shape.

Sounds like Donald Rumsfeld describing the situation in Iraq.

[pineapple stu]

6 year contract, bloody hell. Not bad for somebody who started out as an interim CEO.
And who didn't want the job in the first place, but had to be talked into it by his work colleagues.


What a shambles. How do you go about overthrowing a football association?
I don't know. I really don't know. On the one hand, there's been rumblings recently, so I don't think he'll last the six years. On the other hand, he effectively controls those who could vote him out of a job. And the best case scenario now for Irish football is another massive pay off.

[Jerry The Saint]

I think that's reasonable, surely no-one could have any problems with this decision...:eek:



Highlighting what he regarded as Mr. Delaney’s key achievements to date, Mr. Blood said: “We have managed to pursue our strategic objectives in key areas such as the Lansdowne Road Stadium development, the progression of the National Academy at Abbotstown and the merger of the eircom League

OK, Mr. David Blood, you do realise that none of these things has actually happened yet:confused: On past experience, there is a genuine possiblity that all three of these initiatives may turn out to be spectacular failures. So rewarding these "achievements" with a SIX-year contract extension could be seen as being just a tad premature.

Of course, I doubt if even Delaney sees himself still in the job by 2012 - this is just a neat deal among the boys in Merrion Square to secure the largest possible compensation payout to Delaney when he does go.

[OwlsFan]

Of course, I doubt if even Delaney sees himself still in the job by 2012 - this is just a neat deal among the boys in Merrion Square to secure the largest possible compensation payout to Delaney when he does go.

Very strange ok when the FAI has a history of paying off its incumbent CEOs.
Could end up using all the Umbro money to this end in a few years time. Way too long a contract it would appear.

[Billsthoughts]

What are the standard term of contracts?
Seems like a deal to have ensure a pay out if anything goes wrong.
6 year deal in an association where nobody lasts long ever...
what the hell where they thinking?
Throwing money away.

[Peadar]

what the hell where they thinking?
Throwing money away.

It's outrageous! He's essentially made it too expensive for the FAI to get rid of him. This is beyond belief! :mad:

[Billsthoughts]

I hope it gives some people an insight in to how this organisation goes about their business.

[Lionel Ritchie]

I for one believe he's good money spent at twice the price. Congrats John....















...you c*** s******, toe t***ing A******!

[Noelys Guitar]

Now you vote me in and I'll vote you in. Pay rises all round. Circular slaps on the back. Now lets head straight to the bar to celebrate! We mugs are paying for all this by the way.

[OwlsFan]

Now you vote me in and I'll vote you in. Pay rises all round. Circular slaps on the back. Now lets head straight to the bar to celebrate! We mugs are paying for all this by the way.


You a shareholder in Umbro ?

[Noelys Guitar]

[QUOTE=OwlsFan;573696]You a shareholder in Umbro ?[/QUOTE
No. But gate receipts from fans like me (and I presume you too Owlsfan) kept the FAI afloat through the lean times. And now in a different financial climate they can make agreements with Umbro. But 6 year contracts should negate most of the Umbro investment wouldn't you think?

[pete]

If Steve Staunton warrants a 4 year contract then surely John D deserves 6 years?

Haven't you seen all the private sector companies queueing up to snatch Delaney away from Merrion Square? By these standards the FAI seems like great place to work.

[passinginterest]

Didn't Apres Match have a sketch very similar to this after a recent match? Life imitating art or art imitating life!?!?

[Jerry The Saint]

Is it true that the position of FAI Chief Executive is given to the man who can suspend heaviest weight from his testes satchel. And John Delaney hold record for suspend a car battery almost 8 seconds!

[pete]

Rumour has it the Merrion Square janitor has had contract extended to 2020 now.