Next Republic of Ireland manager: When could the FAI announce the appointment?

By Tom Byrne
Published 16th Jan 2024, 14:53 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2024, 15:03 BST
According to the bookies, Neil Lennon and Lee Carsley are the frontrunners for the role. PIC: Sportsfileplaceholder image
According to the bookies, Neil Lennon and Lee Carsley are the frontrunners for the role. PIC: Sportsfile

Ex-Cetic boss Neil Lennon, England under-21 manager Lee Carsley and Ghana head coach Chris Hughton are among the bookies' favourites for the job

Last November signalled the departure of Stephen Kenny from the Republic of Ireland managerial role. Since then, the FAI have been in the process of appointing a new name for the men's national team.placeholder image
Last November signalled the departure of Stephen Kenny from the Republic of Ireland managerial role. Since then, the FAI have been in the process of appointing a new name for the men's national team.

Ireland's next international break arrives in March when the Boys in Green host Belgium (March 23) and Switzerland (March 26) at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Before that, the UEFA Nations League draw will take place in Paris on February 8.

According to reports, the FAI are due to hold a board meeting on January 30 - which could be key in the recruitment process.

Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon (2/1) is currently at the summit of the bookmaker's list of candidates while under-21 England manager Lee Carsley (10/3) remains near the top also.

It remains to be seen who the FAI will appoint but the picture should be clearer in the coming weeks.

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