FAI to start search for replacement next week

FAI CHIEFS will begin the process next week of finding a replacement for ex-Republic of Ireland manager, Mick McCarthy.

McCarthy handed in his resignation yesterday after a turbulent five months dominated by his acrimonious falling-out with captain Roy Keane.

Association treasurer John Delaney said last night the FAI had not approached anyone, and had no particular candidate in mind to replace McCarthy. FAI president Milo Corcoran also paid tribute to McCarthy and said his tenure as manager should be judged on the excellent results achieved.