Experience a prerequisite as Hallgrímsson is Ireland's chosen one

No promises were made to John O’Shea. Clearly from the outset, experience was a prerequisite.

Heimir Hallgrimsson, who has been named as the Republic of Ireland's new head coach, the Football Association of Ireland has announced.

When a toothless reign is followed by a toothless search for his successor, no wonder the new Ireland manager is a dentist.

Heimir Hallgrímsson was the chosen one during the third and final phase of a recruitment process which began last November with Lee Carsley as being the outstanding candidate.