Heimir Hallgrimsson has ignited Ireland's flame, can he keep it burning? 

“It’s collective responsibility. We need to grow from something - and structure and organisation is where we need to start. Players will find confidence in being structured.” 

NEW ERA: Heimir Hallgrímsson has ignited Ireland's flame again but can he keep it going after a mixed bag in his opening games. Picture: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

If he were to compare himself to one of the 13 Yule lads associated with an Icelandic Christmas, Heimir Hallgrímsson would be angling towards the Candle Beggar rather than Door Slammer.

Just because Hallgrímsson had a major job confronting him in September as Ireland manager doesn’t mean there was a requirement to apply a dictatorial approach.