Sam Allardyce expresses interest in Ireland job

Former England boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he would be interested in the Ireland job and added it “would be nice” to get to the interview stage of the process. The FAI are in the midst of their search for Stephen Kenny’s successor having dismissed the Dubliner following the conclusion of the 2023 international season.

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Steve Bruce declares interest in vacant Ireland job

Steve Bruce thinks the Ireland job would ‘suit him’, as he ponders a return to football. The former Sunderland and West Brom boss has consistently featured amongst the fancied candidates since Stephen Kenny’s reign ended earlier this month. Bruce admits he’d be interested in taking on the Boys in Green job.

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FAI confirms departure of Kenny’s coaching staff

A number of Ireland’s backroom team have followed Stephen Kenny in departing the FAI. Assistant manager Keith Andrews, assistant coach John O’Shea, chief scout & opposition analyst Stephen Rice, goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely and Damien Doyle have all left their roles.

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FAI confirm Stephen Kenny’s exit as Ireland manager

Stephen Kenny’s time as Republic of Ireland boss is over after the Football Association of Ireland confirmed it will not be renewing his contract. Kenny’s deal ended after Tuesday night’s friendly draw with New Zealand. The 52-year-old had been expected to depart after failing to qualify for Euro 2024.

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Damien Duff announces departure from Ireland coaching staff

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Damien Duff has tonight announced he will leave his role with immediate effect. The 41-year-old former Irish international, capped 100 times by his country, took up the coaching position in August alongside manager Stephen Kenny and Keith Andrews.

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