Reid interested in taking up reins after McCarthy departure

FORMER Sunderland boss Peter Reid says he would be interested in talking to the FAI about the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s job.

Reid has emerged as one of the favourites to succeed Mick McCarthy, and talk of a dream double-act with Irish stalwart Niall Quinn has increased since the striker’s retirement at the weekend.

He also has the advantage of having worked with Ireland players - including Quinn, Kevin Kilbane and Jason McAteer - at The Stadium of Light.