Delaney prepared to wait for ‘right man'

FAI chief executive John Delaney confirmed the association will hold a board meeting within a matter of days, but that patience may be required to ensure the ‘right man’ is chosen to succeed Giovanni Trapattoni.

Delaney prepared to wait for ‘right man'

Delaney returned from a UEFA conference in Croatia yesterday and admitted a new manager mightn’t be in place before next month’s World Cup qualifiers with Germany and Kazakhstan.

“Over the next few days we will certainly work out a process as regards the new manager. It is more important that we take time to make the right appointment. We have time on our hands. Next September is our next qualifying game of importance.

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