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Vera Pauw puts players through their paces during a pre-World Cup training session

Pauw exit not a 'player power move' - PFAI chief

The FAI's decision not to renew Vera Pauw's contract as Republic of Ireland manager had nothing to do with player power, according to PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness.

Soccer • 31 Aug 23

Bohemians manager Keith Long was frustrated by his side's second-half display

Bohs boss left to rue 'two points dropped' from derby

Bohemians manager Keith Long believes his side were their own worst enemy as they threw away a 1-0 lead against the 10 men of Shamrock Rovers in Monday night clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

'I didn't like myself being vulnerable, my family always saw me up and about, taking the kids to training, coaching my son's team'

Health now McGuinness' wealth after cancer diagnosis

PFAI General Secretary Stephen McGuinness opens up on the shock to the system that was his cancer diagnosis and how he emerged from the dark days that followed.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

The last game played in the League of Ireland Premier Division before restrictions came into place was 70 days ago

Majority in favour of return to play according to PFAI

The union representing players in the League of Ireland, the PFAI, has said that its members are overwhelmingly in favour of returning to action even if that means playing behind closed doors.

Soccer • 15 May 20

PFA Ireland General Secretary Stephen McGuinness (L) with Derek Pender

PFAI chief McGuinness hoping for brighter FAI future

The head of the Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland (PFAI) Stephen McGuinness has welcomed the recent improvements in relations between the FAI and the players in what has been a year of controversy for football in this country.

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Stephen McGuinness of the PFAI called for John Delaney to discuss the players' fund with them

PFAI Chief: 'It's time Delaney came and met us'

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness has called for John Delaney to meet him over the creation of a new fund to assist players and clubs in financial trouble.

Soccer • 26 Jul 18