Watch: Marc Canham apologises as Ireland manager search to go on to September

The director of football said he’s awaiting a response from John O’Shea on an offer to take the friendlies against Hungary and Portugal.

WAKE ME UP, WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS: FAI director of football Marc Canham and interim head coach John O'Shea. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI have set a revised target date of the Uefa Nations League kick-off in September to install their new boss, with John O’Shea set to continue interim duties for the June friendlies.

Speaking today in an FAI video, director of football Marc Canham recognised the frustration and confusion caused by the deadlines of February and April.