The FAI have announced that Ruud Dokter will leave his role as high performance director at the end of 2021.
Docker was first appointed in 2013 and oversaw the established of the League of Ireland underage structure in face of opposition from schoolboy football.
“I have informed CEO Jonathan Hill and the Board of the FAI that I will be leaving my role on December 31st,” said Ruud Dokter.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the FAI and I will be forever proud of the work that we have undertaken together at the FAI and the positive moves we have made for the game in Ireland.
”I believe football is stronger than ever before at all levels of the game in Ireland and with a clear pathway for players and coaches that can lead Ireland to greater success on the international stage in years to come, as framed within the ongoing FAI Strategy 2022-2025 debate”.
“This couldn’t have happened without having such excellent, passionate and dedicated staff and I want to thank them all for their hard work to bring High Performance to the next level.
“I also want to thank my colleagues and everyone who has worked with me for the last eight years as we strived to make Irish football better for all concerned. Lastly, I want to acknowledge the great work done by coaches and volunteers in clubs and leagues across the country, particularly in the underage game.
“It was an honour and a privilege to represent the FAI as its High Performance Director for those years and I appreciate the continued support I received from Stephen, Vera, the Board and CEO Jonathan Hill.”
The FAI will shortly advertise for a new Director of Football role which will encompass the vision of the FAI Strategy 2022-2025 document currently under discussion.
