Marc Canham
Marc Canham serves as the Chief Football Officer for the FAI, and he informed Colin Healy that his contract would not be extended after the team's unsuccessful bid for the 2025 European Championships, leading to ongoing contention over his statements regarding Healy's employment.
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Marc Canham is criticized for his involvement in the recruitment process for the next manager.
If Ireland fail to gather three points against Portugal and Armenia, Hallgrímsson should go – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-09
Marc Canham, the FAI’s former chief football officer, led an eight-month search to replace Stephen Kenny.
‘That was before my time’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
The chief football officer post has been vacant since Marc Canham returned home to England this summer.
FAI confirms significant job losses as part of restructuring process – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
Hallgrímsson did not anticipate the departure of chief football officer Marc Canham, who stepped down from his job after three years.
Heimir Hallgrímsson reviewing his squad options in advance of June friendlies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
FAI chief football officer Marc Canham said: 'Louise deserves her place in Irish football history as one of our best defenders and most consistent performers.'
Ireland defender Louise Quinn announces retirement from football after 121 caps – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Marc Canham is the outgoing chief football officer who plans to return to England after a tumultuous tenure.
FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed outgoing chief football officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Marc Canham is quitting his role as chief football officer at the FAI.
Meath hoping to give Dublin as good a game as Cork gave to Kerry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23
Marc Canham's tenure as the Football Association of Ireland's director of football has been marked by controversy and criticism.
Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Marc Canham has taken the decision to step away from his role as chief football officer (CFO) at the FAI.
FAI announces departure of chief football officer Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22Marc Canham is the FAI’s chief football officer who discussed the importance of education in football development.
FAI to include education plan in club licencing from 2027 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14
As the squabbling and procrastination continue, Sherlock is being molded into a professional by the German system while Umeh left Cork City for Portuguese giants Benfica.
As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Marc Canham is the FAI’s chief football officer who emphasizes the importance of building relationships with critics in the League of Ireland.
FAI chief Marc Canham flags value of mending and building relationships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Marc Canham expressed regret about the situation leading to Colin Healy not receiving a new contract.
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Marc Canham denied giving Colin Healy any assurance regarding his contract.
Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
Marc Canham informed Healy that his contract would not be extended following Ireland’s failure to qualify for the 2025 European Championships.
Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16