FAI recruit Joey O'Brien for Ireland U17s role

“We’d be mad not to bring experience like Joey in around our camps," said FAI technical director Shane Robinson.

EXPERIENCE: Former Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

While a war of wards ensues between Joey O’Brien and Shelbourne over his sacking in June, he’s been enlisted onto the staff of Ireland U17s ahead of their World Cup tilt.

Ireland are gearing up for a second successive trip to Qatar, where they open against Brazil on November 21, and for preparation will be in St George’s Park on September 23 for a friendly against England.