Gus Poyet declares interest in taking over as Ireland manager

Double-defeat to Poyet’s Greece, the latest a 2-0 reverse on Friday at Aviva Stadium, was central to Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualification ambitions ending.

HAND UP IF YOU WANT TO MANAGE IRELAND: Greece manager Gus Poyet during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Gus Poyet is interested in pitching to become the next Ireland manager as Stephen Kenny’s disastrous reign nears endgame.

Double-defeat to Poyet’s Greece, the latest a 2-0 reverse on Friday at Aviva Stadium, was central to Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualification ambitions being over with two games to spare.