FAI set to pick new manager from 'strong group of candidates'

BRYAN HAMILTON will present the FAI with his short-list of managerial candidates for the vacant Republic of Ireland position next week at the earliest.

"It has been a very positive process," Hamilton said. "Everyone I talked to impressed me greatly with their ideas for the direction the Irish team should take. The quality of applicants has been very impressive.

"But, it will be a very strong group of candidates I will present to the FAI in the near future. And the most important thing is they all want the job. Each has their own ideas, good ideas, of what would be best for Irish football."