John Aldridge and Joe Kinnear have both indicated they would be ready to step into the breach following Mick McCarthy’s departure as Republic of Ireland manager.

The race is on to succeed Mick McCarthy as Irish soccer manager.

FAI treasurer, John Delaney, tonight insisted the departure of Mick McCarthy as manager of the Republic of Ireland had not been a victory for Roy Keane.

Mick McCarthy has insisted he is ‘‘completely happy’’ with his decision to quit as Republic of Ireland manager.

Football Association of Ireland president Milo Corcoran has paid tribute to Mick McCarthy after confirming the Yorkshireman had quit as Republic manager.

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed Mick McCarthy has resigned his post as manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer writer Eamon Dunphy has said that Mick McCarthy only has himself to blame after resigning as manager of the Irish national team.

Mick McCarthy’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after he agreed a compensation package with the Football Association of Ireland, who have called a 9pm press conference.

Mick McCarthy’s record as Republic of Ireland manager since taking over in March 1996:

Mick McCarthy's problems with Roy Keane began when the midfielder was involved in a training ground bust-up with Packie Bonner and Alan Kelly before the World Cup.

Mick McCarthy factfile:

Mick McCarthy’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after he agreed a compensation package with the Football Association of Ireland.