Search for a saviour begins

THE search for the new manager of the Republic of Ireland has begun in earnest with the first meeting of the FAI sub-committee which has been charged with scouting out contenders and making recommendations to the board.

Chief Executive John Delaney, President David Blood and Honorary Secretary Michael Cody held their first formal get-together in Merrion Square on the day after the Board of the FAI decided not to offer Brian Kerr a new contract.

John Delaney yesterday declined to comment on the names of any individuals being linked with the post but did offer an insight into the kind of qualities the new man will require.