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The 42
19-05-2025
- Business
- The 42
Marc Canham deputy Shane Robinson named FAI interim technical director
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland (FAI) has named Shane Robinson as interim technical director as they confirmed that the application process for the permanent role of chief football officer will be advertised this week. Marc Canham is due to leave that post at the end of this month. Robinson joined the FAI from Shamrock Rovers, where he led the club's academy, and has worked as Canham's deputy during the development of the Football Pathways Plan. Advertisement A former League of Ireland player, Robinson takes on the interim technical director role with immediate effect. 'I'm happy to take over as Interim Technical Director to continue the good work that Marc has been doing and ensure that we maintain momentum in the implementation of the Football Pathways Plan. 'This is an important period in Irish football, across all levels of the game, and we are working hard across the Association with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.' Canham's decision to leave after three years with the FAI has led the association into a major recruitment process at a pivotal time for key elements of the Football Pathways Plan. An external audit of League of Ireland academies is due to be finalised over the summer before a revised plan is submitted to Government by August with a view to securing funding in October. The first phase of the aligned calendar season for grassroots football is also due to be implemented in January 2026, although there remains resistance around the country. 'We're pleased to have Shane step up as Interim Technical Director as we begin the process to recruit a new Chief Football Officer,' FAI chief executive David Courell said. 'Shane is a valuable member of our Football Leadership Team and will help us to continue our vital work in continuing to develop Irish football.'
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Shane Robinson appointed Interim Technical Director as FAI begin hunt for new Chief Football Officer
SHANE ROBINSON has been informed as Interim Technical Director of the FAI as the search for a new Chief Football Officer gets underway. Marc Canham announced last month that he is to leave the 2 Shane Robinson has been appointed Interim Technical Director as FAI begin hunt for new CFO 2 Marc Canham left the role last month after three years with the FAI He will remain in Abbotstown until August to ensure a smooth handover with Assistant Director of Football now taking on an elevated role. Robinson joined the FAI in 2023 as A former League of Ireland star with Robinson said: 'I'm happy to take over as Interim Technical Director to continue the good work that Marc has been doing and ensure that we maintain momentum in the implementation of the Football Pathways Plan. read more on football 'This is an important period in Irish football, across all levels of the game, and we are working hard across the Association with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.' FAI CEO David Courell said: "We're pleased to have Shane step up as Interim Technical Director as we begin the process to recruit a new Chief Football Officer. 'Shane is a valuable member of our Football Leadership Team and will help us to continue our vital work in continuing to develop Irish football.' The FAI will begin the search for Canham's permanent replacement this week with the post set to be advertised. Most read in Football How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup final
Irish Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
FAI confirm interim appointment as Marc Canham departs
The FAI have handed former Shamrock Rovers midfielder Shane Robinson the role of interim Technical Director while they seek a permanent replacement for Marc Canham. Canham announced last month that he was leaving his role as the FAI's Chief Football Officer. The application process for the permanent Chief Football Officer role will be advertised this week - and until an appointment is made, Robinson will head up the technical department. Robinson, the Association's Assistant Director of Football, will begin the interim role with immediate effect. He said: 'I'm happy to take over as Interim Technical Director to continue the good work that Marc has been doing and ensure that we maintain momentum in the implementation of the Football Pathways Plan. 'This is an important period in Irish football, across all levels of the game, and we are working hard across the Association with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.' Robinson had three spells at Shamrock Rovers, while he also played for Drogheda United, Stirling Lions in Australia and Finnish side Haka. When he hung up his boots, he took on the role of Academy Director at Rovers and he remained there until his 2023 move to Abbotstown. FAI CEO David Courell said: 'We're pleased to have Shane step up as Interim Technical Director as we begin the process to recruit a new Chief Football Officer. 'Shane is a valuable member of our Football Leadership Team and will help us to continue our vital work in continuing to develop Irish football.'
Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
FAI appoint Shane Robinson as Interim Technical Director
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed Shane Robinson will take over as Interim Technical Director until a permanent appointment is made. Currently working as Assistant Director of Football, Robinson will begin the interim role with immediate effect as Marc Canham completes a handover following on from his recent announcement of darting his role as Chief Football Officer. 'I'm happy to take over as Interim Technical Director to continue the good work that Marc has been doing and ensure that we maintain momentum in the implementation of the Football Pathways Plan," said Robinson. 'This is an important period in Irish football, across all levels of the game, and we are working hard across the Association with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.' Read More Hannah Dingley to leave FAI for Man City job FAI CEO David Courell added: "We're pleased to have Shane step up as Interim Technical Director as we begin the process to recruit a new Chief Football Officer. "Shane is a valuable member of our Football Leadership Team and will help us to continue our vital work in continuing to develop Irish football." The application process for the permanent role of Chief Football Officer will be advertised this week. Earlier on Monday the FAI also confirmed that Head of Women & Girls' Football, Hannah Dingley, will leave her role at the association. Dingley is set to take up a new position at the Manchester City girls academy. "I've taken the difficult decision to leave the Association to take on a new challenge with Manchester City," said Dingley.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Difficult decision' – Hannah Dingley confirms FAI exit as she takes role with Premier League giants
THE FAI has confirmed Hannah Dingley is quitting her post of Head of Women and Girls' Football. It was reported last week that the Englishwoman was leaving after just 13 months with the Association. And the FAI has announced that she is taking up a new role as Girls' Head of Academy with Manchester City. In a statement, Dingley said: 'I've taken the difficult decision to leave the Association to take on a new challenge with Manchester City. 'I've thoroughly enjoyed my time working in women and girls' football in Ireland and believe there is so much potential to build in this area to ensure that the Football Pathways Plan has maximum impact on Irish football.' Dingley was hired by the FAI when Eileen Gleeson was appointed as manager of the Ireland women's team on a permanent basis after a spell in caretaker charge. Read More On Irish Football Although other candidates had been put off by the fact it was not a full-time role, Dingley said in her first media engagement in March that she was on a permanent contract. Gleeson has remained on the FAI's payroll despite being axed as boss in December, following her team's failure to qualify for the European Championships. But the Association has refused to say what her role is amid some speculation that she may return to her old job which she started in January 2023 after spells in charge of Peamount United and Glasgow City. 1 Dingley described her exit as a 'difficult decision' Dean Henderson gets emotional live on GMB over death of his dad after FA Cup triumph
