Gerry McAnaney explained

Gerry McAnaney
Birth Date:1957
Birth Place:Dublin
Termstart:February 2020
Predecessor:Donal Conway
Education:Templeogue College
Allegiance:Ireland
Branch:Irish Military
Occupation:Administrator, soldier
Office:president of Football Association of Ireland
Serviceyears:1978-2002

Gerry McAnaney (born 1957) is an Irish football administrator who is elected president of Football Association of Ireland, succeeding Donal Conway.[1]

Background

Gerry was born in Dublin and grew up in Rathfarnham, Dublin. He attended Templeogue College and as a goalkeeper, McAnaney represented Ireland at U15 level, in a team that included David O'Leary and Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957). He represented Albert Rovers F.C., Tramore Athletic F.C., Cobh Ramblers, Cork City F.C., and College Corinthians A.F.C.

He later joined the military which he served as regional director of Military Police and tours of duty with the United Nations in Lebanon till he held a position of commandant in the Defence Forces.[2] [3]

Prior of becoming president of FAI, he contest for vice president which he lost to Paul Cooke and Heraghty held the position of Gerry in the FAI board same day of the elections after being in the board for many years.[4] [5] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-01-25. FAI announces Gerry McAnaney as new president following AGM. 2020-07-16. Extra.ie. en-GB.
  2. Web site: The Big Interview with new FAI President Gerry McAnaney: The keeper of the faith. 2020-02-07. www.irishexaminer.com. en. 2020-05-30.
  3. Web site: O'Donnell. Jake. Gerry McAnaney elected FAI president as Conway finally departs. 2020-07-16. Off The Ball.
  4. Web site: Gerry McAnaney named new FAI President. 2020-01-25. www.irishexaminer.com. en. 2020-05-30.
  5. Web site: Russell. Adrian. Gerry McAnaney elected new FAI president at EGM. 2020-07-16. The42. en.