NIFL CEO dismisses claims of backroom deals for EGM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) CEO Gerard Lawlor stated that "there were no deals done with anybody" to facilitate the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held last week. This meeting was aimed at preventing a delay to the start of the new season. Lawlor’s comments come amid scrutiny over the procedural integrity of the EGM and its implications for the league's operations. With the new season approaching, NIFL officials are keen to assure participants and fans that governance remains transparent and accountable.
- •The NIFL EGM took place last week to avoid season delays.
- •Lawlor emphasized no agreements were made to ensure the meeting's occurrence.
- •Concerns over governance procedures have been raised by stakeholders.
- •The new season is set to start soon.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'No side deals' were done for NIFL EGM to take place
- 8:26 PMBBC Sport — 'No side deals' were done for NIFL EGM to take place
"Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] CEO Gerard Lawlor insists "there were no deals done with anybody" to ensure last week's extraordinary general meeting [EGM] took place to prevent a delay to the start of the new season.
"Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] CEO Gerard Lawlor insists "there were no deals done with anybody" to ensure last week's extraordinary general meeting [EGM] took place to prevent a delay to the start of the new season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:26 PM'No side deals' were done for NIFL EGM to take place
Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] CEO Gerard Lawlor insists "there were no deals done with anybody" to ensure last week's extraordinary general meeting [EGM] took place to prevent a delay to the start of the new season.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 8:26 PM'No side deals' were done for NIFL EGM to take place
Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] CEO Gerard Lawlor insists "there were no deals done with anybody" to ensure last week's extraordinary general meeting [EGM] took place to prevent a delay to the start of the new season.
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