Kevin Kilbane

The next Ireland manager is interviewing the FAI, instead of the other way around

First game as Ireland manager against world number four Belgium is a daunting prospect for an aspiring coach like John O'Shea

Return of Brian Kerr to work with John O’Shea is a victory for common sense

Savvy Bayer 04 Leverkusen boss fast becoming the most sought-after coach in elite European soccer

Whoever the new Ireland manager is to be, the buck needs to stop with them as they immediately become the spokesman for Irish football

Republic of Ireland need someone with the traits of a modern coach and old-school gaffer to take them forward

The former England forward was a unique player and, although he was sacked this week by Birmingham City, he could yet succeed as a manager. But he finds himself in a catch-22

‘Goodison was already shaking after beating Newcastle but when Coleman gave them a fist pump an explosion of noise reverberated around the old place’

Issues at the FAI will probably affect ability to attract replacement for Stephen Kenny

Ireland winger had Trent Alexander-Arnold on toast during Luton’s draw with Liverpool, but he could have been more selfish

Ireland lack ruthlessness and it will cost Stephen Kenny his job

Andrew Moran and Sinclair Armstrong are not better served in Ireland's under-21s squad, their form demanded promotion to the senior squad

Players of the talent of the Manchester United forward need to be handled with care

Moment of truth for Stephen Kenny as it's win or bust for the Republic of Ireland's manager as the Netherlands come to town

If the FAI decide to make a change, Lee Carsley would be an ideal replacement as manager