Gus Poyet rejection scuppers FAI hopes of April appointment

FORMER: Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with Greece manager Gus Poyet after the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Greece at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Gus Poyet’s rejection of an offer to become Ireland manager scuppered Marc Canham’s promise of an April appointment.

The FAI board will be informed by director of football Canham on Wednesday of no permanent manager to appoint immediately.