O’Shea will be assisted by Paddy McCarthy, with a permanent appointment to be made in April.
Gavin Cooney JOHN O’SHEA will take charge of the Irish team on an interim basis for the March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland on 23 and 26 March, the FAI have announced.The FAI say a permanent appointment to the role will be made in early April. At this point, it is not thought that O’Shea is a contender for the role on a permanent basis, though may remain involved on the coaching staff.
McCarthy, a former Irish U21 international, is an assistant coach at Crystal Palace, and recently took charge of their first team in the interregnum between Roy Hodgson’s exit and Oliver Glasner’s arrival. Advertisement “It will be an incredible honour to lead the side into the March international window. As everyone will know, I’ve always had immense pride representing my country, whether that be during my playing career or very recently, as part of the coaching staff for the men’s senior team and the U21s.
“I’ve got great belief in this group of players to win football matches and looking forward to some positive results.”
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