FAI interim CEO hopes Ireland's Euros playoff will be in November

Gary Owens

FAI interim CEO Gary Owens is hoping that Ireland’s Euros playoff against Slovakia takes place as late as November to give new manager Stephen Kenny some preparation game-time with his senior squad.

"I'd like the play-off as late as we can", said Owens. "We have been trying to get the play-off in the November series, rather than in September or October.