Hamilton’s FAI shortlist truly international

BRYAN HAMILTON has revealed that his shortlist of recommendations for the Republic of Ireland manager's job includes names from around the world.

The FAI's management headhunter has compiled a shortlist of targets in the search for Mick McCarthy's replacement and the former Northern Ireland boss told BBC Sport Online that candidates from all corners of the globe have been considered in the exhaustive search.

“The process has taken me to different parts of the world, speaking with people who offer different qualities.