Republic remain managerless
Tuesday, 22 January 2008Speculation that the FAI were poised to reveal the new Republic of Ireland manager proved to be a long way wide of the mark as officials met with Don Givens at Abbotstown.
The association released a statement that reads: 'The Board of Management of the Football Association of Ireland tonight met with Don Givens, chairman of the selection panel set up to recruit the next manager of the Republic of Ireland senior team.
'Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Don Howe and Ray Houghton, Don Givens gave the ten Board members an outline of the process to date. This was the first report to the Board since the selection panel was appointed and mandated.
'The Board is satisfied that significant progress has been made but understands that more time is required before the panel return with a recommendation.
'The Board accepted that there had been positive engagement with a significant number of candidates.
'The Board is confident that the search for a new manager for the Republic of Ireland senior team will be concluded in the near future.'
