Haan declares interest in Irish job

Former Dutch international Arie Haan has publicly confirmed his interest in the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's position. 

Haan was the man who brought Irish stirker David Connolly to Feyenoord and has been in charge of various club sides including Ajax, as well as the Chinese and Cameroon national sides. 

Speaking on RTÉ radio, Haan said, 'Certain teams are free at the moment and Ireland is very attractive.

'They were in the World Cup in 2002, and it would be very attractive to bring them back where they were already and I think it would be a fantastic challenge for me.

'I think with the spirit of the Irish players and the technical Dutch way of playing, if we can bring them together, it could be a fantastic formula.'