FAI finally confirm Stan is the man

“DELIGHTED and proud” was how Steve Staunton described his feelings yesterday, after the FAI finally confirmed Ireland’s most capped footballer is the new manager of the national team.

Bobby Robson was also confirmed in an advisory role with the title of international football consultant, the former England boss declaring he was “really looking forward to working for the new manager and his team.”

FAI chief executive John Delaney insisted Robson’s appointment had been Staunton’s idea and also revealed the former will not be in attendance when Staunton attends the European Championship draw in Switzerland later this month.