Vladimir Weiss aims to return to World Cup, this time with Irish opponents Georgia

Georgia boss Vladimir Weiss is hoping to claim an impressive double by guiding the nation to its first major tournament finals.

The 52-year-old, who achieved just that feat with his native Slovakia at the 2010 World Cup finals, will take charge of his second competitive game against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thursday evening knowing qualification may be a tall order this time around, but optimistic all the same.