FAI Board to be briefed on setbacks in search for new manager

Lee Carsley was identified as the most suitable person for the post but discussions with the England U21 manager haven't so far reached a satisfactory outcome.

TOP CHOICE: Lee Carsley was identified as the most suitable person for the post but discussions with the England U21 manager haven't so far reached a satisfactory outcome. Pic: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

Today’s FAI board meeting will conclude with a statement on the men’s team manager but not the name of a contender to be anointed.

It had been planned within their own timetable for a preferred candidate to be presented to the 12 directors for ratification but a couple of setbacks in their pursuit have delayed the conclusion.