The interim boss oversaw an impressive victory against Euros-bound Hungary.
Paul Fennessy IMAGINE IF an alien landed on Earth tomorrow and, for some reason, wanted you to explain to them Irish football’s problems.But perhaps they would prefer just one phrase that sums up the nation’s footballing woes.Irish football’s difficulties can be boiled down to short-term thinking.
Advertisement The former Man United defender is among the most decorated Irish footballers, with honours including five Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a Champions League trophy. The caveat of course is O’Shea’s lack of experience and whether the Ireland job should be entrusted to a managerial novice.
Ireland's Adam Idah celebrates after scoring his side's first goal with William Smallbone. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO But it was undoubtedly an impressive, against-the-odds victory. Hungary are the 26th-best team in the world according to Fifa’s rankings — Ireland are 60th.But deciding on a manager based on one game would surely be madness, especially an end-of-season friendly.
The wing-backs selected, Robbie Brady and Matt Doherty, are 32 and have seen better days, with 35-year-old Seamus Coleman reverting to the role in the second half.
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