Josh Honohan: Versatility is definitely a strength of mine

Shamrock Rovers defender  Honohan has only worked with Heimir Hallgrímsson briefly but can already see he is a "top manager".

Josh Honohan never saw not going to play in the UK as a teen as a negative for his career. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Presuming John O’Shea is delegated defensive duties within the Irish coaching ticket would be dangerous with Heimir Hallgrímsson around.

The Icelander’s soundbites resonate with the last non-Irishman to take the reins, Giovanni Trapattoni, for the priority he places on fundamentals.