Lee Carsley cools his interest in Republic of Ireland job

Reports in the UK media that he flatly rejected a four-year deal have been disputed by FAI sources but the candidature of Lennon is being seriously considered as the headhunting exercise takes an unforeseen turn.

STAYING PUT?: Lee Carsley has cooled his interest in becoming the Ireland manager.

The FAI’s search for a new men’s team manager will likely extend into next month after Lee Carsley cooled his interest in the vacancy.

Plans to present a preferred candidate to the FAI board next Tuesday to be anointed were hurtled into a tailspin when attempts to lure the former Ireland midfielder from his England U21 post hit the rocks this week.