Carsley and Coleman out of running for Ireland job 

Ex-Wales manager Coleman was interviewed by the trio of Marc Canham, Jonathan Hill, and Packie Bonner but was never the FAI's preferred candidate 

OUT OF THE RUNNING: England head coach Lee Carsley was the FAI's preferred choice to succeed Stephen Kenny as Ireland boss but the timing and the terms weren’t to his ultimate satisfaction.  Picture: PA

The FAI’s search to land their suitable candidate could drag on with potential for a caretaker manager to be installed for the friendlies in late March.

It’s understood the headhunting team have conceded defeat in their quest to coax Lee Carsley from his England U21 post and other contenders such as Neil Lennon and Chris Coleman have been ruled out.