THE FAI have been accused of acting too hastily in getting rid of Brian Kerr due to the lack of viable successors for the post of Republic of Ireland manager.

The Football Association of Ireland have been accused of acting too hastily in getting rid of Brian Kerr due to the lack of viable successors for the post of Republic of Ireland manager.

Celtic have made a move for Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura.

PHILIPPE TROUSSIER is set to be appointed the new first-team coach of French giants Marseille.

Philippe Troussier has claimed he is in the frame to become the next Scotland manager.

A decision on the future of Scotland manager Berti Vogts looks set to be made on Friday.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 coach Don Givens believes new national team manager Brian Kerr has the attributes to make a success of the job.

Brian Kerr will be unveiled as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland later today.

Brian Kerr has been appointed as the Republic of Ireland’s new manager.

Kenny Dalglish will not be the next Republic of Ireland manager.

The FAI's selection committee was locked in talks in a Manchester hotel last night after completing interviews for the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's job.

KENNY DAGLISH is not one of the six applicants for the job of manager of Ireland who will be interviewed over the next couple of days by the officers of the FAI.

ROY KEANE is being tipped for a sensational return to Irish international football duty — as assistant manager to Bryan Robson.

ROY KEANE could be set to make a sensational return to Ireland’s international team as assistant manager to Bryan Robson.

Ireland youth boss Brian Kerr has emerged as the favourite to succeed Mick McCarthy as manager of the senior international team.

FAI PRESIDENT Milo Corcoran yesterday said the new international team manager would be expected to have a much greater involvement in football in Ireland than had Mick McCarthy or Jack Charlton.

The FAI have not confirmed or denied Philippe Troussier's claims earlier today that he had been approached to succeed Mick McCarthy as coach.

TOTTENHAM striker Robbie Keane hopes his namesake Roy will be back in the Republic of Ireland fold in time for their next Euro 2004 qualifier against Georgia in March.

FAI President Milo Corcoran has indicated that the Genesis report could take up to 5 years to implement.

Former Japan manager Philippe Troussier is the latest name to be linked with the vacant managerial position in the Irish national team.

THE battle over the appointment of France's new national coach drags on a month after their World Cup humiliation, but the shortlist to replace axed Roger Lemerre has come down to three names.

THE battle over the appointment of France’s new national coach drags on a month after their World Cup humiliation, but the shortlist to replace axed Roger Lemerre has come down to three names.

Former Brazilian star Zico is reportedly leading the chase to become the next coach of World Cup co-hosts Japan.

Arsenal reject Junichi Inamoto is determined to continue plying his trade in Europe - and is convinced his Japan team-mates will follow suit if they are to prove a bigger hit at the 2006 World Cup.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier was close to tears after his team’s World Cup adventure ended with a 1-0 defeat to Turkey in what turned out to be his final game in charge.

Japan’s hopes of World Cup glory came to an end as the co-hosts bade a fond sayonara on an ignominiously wet, grey afternoon.

Japan’s hopes of World Cup glory came to an end as the co-hosts bade a fond sayonara on an ignominiously wet, grey afternoon.

By Mark Gallagher, Seoul

Senol Gunes is demanding his ‘‘great artists’’ paint a glorious picture of Turkish football tomorrow following their success in rewriting the country’s history books.

Philippe Troussier has a full squad to choose from as Japan prepare to take on Turkey for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Philippe Troussier has claimed a lack of motivation is the reason behind his decision to quit as Japan coach at the end of the World Cup.

Philippe Troussier has claimed a lack of motivation is the reason behind his decision to quit as Japan coach at the end of the World Cup.

Senegal coach Bruno Metsu admitted it had been a ‘‘crazy game’’ after they beat Sweden on a golden goal to become only the second ever African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier put their place in the second round of the World Cup down to the ‘‘spirit and courage’’ of his players after they beat Tunisia 2-0 today.

Japan set up a World Cup second-round tie with Turkey thanks to a 2-0 win over Tunisia.

Japan set up a World Cup second-round tie with Turkey thanks to a 2-0 win over Tunisia.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watched Junichi Inamoto spark a World Cup frenzy after Japan’s 1-0 victory over Russia.

Coach Philippe Troussier thanked the Japanese people for inspiring their country to a first-ever World Cup win.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier saluted his side’s ‘‘wonderful’’ fightback against Belgium but admitted he was ‘‘frustrated’’ that they had not been able to hold on for a memorable win.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier saluted his side’s ‘‘wonderful’’ fightback against Belgium but admitted he was ‘‘frustrated’’ that they had not been able to hold on for a memorable win.

Belgium were given a real fright by World Cup co-hosts Japan before fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw in their Group H opener at Saitama Stadium.