Identity of new Ireland manager to be revealed next week

Marc Canham, the association’s director of football, explained that “existing contractual obligations” had delayed both the announcement and start date.

WHITE SMOKE?:  FAI CEO Johnathan Hill with FAI Director of Football Marc Canham. Pic Credit: Ben Brady, Inpho.

The FAI’s search for a new permanent men’s team manager is to reach a conclusion next week, around 145 days after the vacancy became available.

John O’Shea was installed as interim boss for last month’s double-header friendly, the draw against Belgium and 1-0 defeat to Switzerland, as the headhunting team were unable to land their target in time.