'An embarrassing circus' - Centurion McClean blasts protracted FAI managerial hunt

Footballer James McClean pictured with his wife Erin and their six-year-old daughter Willow-Ivy in Dublin with AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity celebrating World Autism Month. Pic: Brian McEvoy

James McClean had branded Ireland's managerial search saga as a circus – asserting John O’Shea should be allowed to continue auditioning for the top job.

The Derryman, who ended his 12-year international career last November with his 104th cap, insists the FAI recruiters have unsuccessfully tried giving the vacancy to “every Tom, Dick and Harry”.