The Ireland boss was speaking at the PFAI awards which saw Dundalk boss Vinner Perth and Shamrock Rovers man Jack Byrne pick up the manager and player of the year awards.

SHELBOURNE manager Pat Fenlon wouldn’t rush any decision on his future in football.

The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland has announced the nominees for the PFAI awards and the two divisional teams of the year.

The shortlist for the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Personality and Goalkeeper of the Year Awards have been announced with League champions Shelbourne and runner-up Cork City dominating both lists.

The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland Player of the Year nominees were announced on Wednesday with, unsurprisingly, Shelbourne dominating the Premier Division category.