FAI 'very close' to appointing new manager says Director of Football Marc Canham

VERY CLOSE: FAI director of football Marc Canham during a media briefing for the FAI's Football Pathways Plan at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI’s ambition is to have a permanent manager installed by next month as Marc Canham insists they are “very close” to filling the vacancy.

It’s understood despite repeated efforts to tempt the ex-Ireland midfielder Lee Carlsey from his position in charge of Euro U21 champions England, he’s decided to stay put and they are seeking an alternative.