O'Shea to be appointed as Hallgrimsson’s Ireland sidekick

BACK IN: John O'Shea ahead of an international friendly.

John O’Shea will shortly be confirmed as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s assistant after mulling over the offer from the new Ireland boss.

The Icelander was eager to retain the centurion after he assumed caretaker control for the four friendlies scheduled between Stephen Kenny’s exit and his appointment on July 10.