'I’m proud of being a dentist' - Heimir Hallgrímsson in his own words

The 57-year-old is renowned as a colourful character, never shy about conveying his opinion.

10 July 2024; Heimir Hallgrímsson, left, with FAI director of football Marc Canham as he is announced as the new Republic of Ireland Manager in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Heimir Hallgrímsson is a shock appointment as Ireland boss, ending the 231-day wait since the FAI dispensed with Stephen Kenny last November.

The 57-year-old is renowned as a colourful character, possessing the rare qualification in the coaching field of dentistry, and is never shy about conveying his opinion.