Courell: 'We're fully supportive of Heimir seeing out the campaign'

Updated / Friday, 12 Sep 2025 13:02

In a wide-ranging interview with RTE Sport's Tony O'Donoghue, FAI chief executive David Courell, the head of the association, confirmed that Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson would remain in place for the remainder of the World Cup qualifying campaign.

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