Jonathan Hill coy on reports linking Anthony Barry with vacant Ireland job

Barry worked on the Ireland backroom team, alongside Stephen Kenny, throughout the World Cup qualifying campaign of 2021.

BARRY'S TEA-M: Anthony Barry could be set to make a sensational return to the Republic of Ireland men's senior set-up but this time as head coach. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill refused to be drawn on speculation linking Anthony Barry with the vacant Republic of Ireland senior men’s head coach role.

The Telegraph reported on Tuesday that the current Bayern Munich assistant coach is a “leading candidate” for the top job in Irish football, although it would require a compensation package to secure his service from the Bundesliga giants.