Former Man United Defender John O’Shea Is Appointed Interim Ireland Coach – News18

DUBLIN, Ireland: Former Manchester United participant John O’Shea was appointed interim head coach of the Ireland nationwide crew on Wednesday.

O’Shea will take cost of the upcoming pleasant matches in opposition to Belgium and Switzerland in March earlier than a brand new coach is employed in “early April,” the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) mentioned.

“It will be an incredible honor to lead the side into the March international window. As everyone will know, I’ve always had immense pride representing my country,” O’Shea mentioned.

O’Shea made 118 appearances for his nation as a participant and had been assistant to former coach Stephen Kenny. He additionally labored with the Under-21s.

Kenny left his place in November after failing to qualify for this 12 months’s European Championship.

The FAI mentioned its seek for a everlasting coach was “near completion.”

Crystal Palace coach Paddy McCarthy will function O’Shea’s assistant.

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