The nub of the bubbling episode surrounding teen striker Michael Noonan is believed to centre on third-party transfer fee cuts. A report in the Sunday Times confirmed that the player’s family lodged a complaint with the English FA about his agent. His club, Shamrock Rovers, confirmed on Monday they are not under investigation on that matter but are assisting Fifa after discovering “two agency agreements” within the club. In the meantime, the saga over dealings between his agent, Rovers, and the fallout, will be scrutinised. The Rovers statement, issued on Monday morning, stressed that Medlar and his board only became aware of the agreements in August.

Source: Irish Examiner February 24, 2026 02:00 UTC