New Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has revealed his shock at the level of media attention and pressure that comes with the job, admitting he wasn't prepared for the intensity.
Heimir Hallgrimsson has revealed his shock at the degree of scrutiny and pressure that goes with the territory of being Ireland boss.
“You had 10-15 journalists. Here we have all the media; my first match started with England as well which was really big. That surprised me the most.”He said: “I try to be honest with the media every time, I don't like to lie, or tell white lies, I don't need to remember what I said the last time, I always try to be honest, I have always had a good relationship with the media, but in this environment you always need to be careful.
He said: “Yes, you could avoid attention if you were living somewhere else but it's my decision to be here as much as I can. Obviously it's tricky when most of the players play in England, for example. If you want to avoid the attention, it is probably better to be somewhere that you cannot be found.
Then he was off on a flight to Newcastle before he drove down to Middlesbrough to watch their Championship game against Stoke. “He's going to see one player or two players playing and then Paddy is in the Premiership so he is seeing and analysing these players playing there.That will be put to the test this week when Ireland meet Finland, Hallgrimsson insisting he does not feel under pressure from the Kerr/Whelan scrutiny.
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