Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea will take charge of the Republic of Ireland’s March friendly games after being named as the team's interim head coach.
O’Shea, who had a spell as assistant to the former manager Stephen Kenny, will be supported by the Crystal Palace coach Paddy McCarthy for the games at home to Belgium and Switzerland next month. The Football Association of Ireland said it planned to name a permanent successor to Kenny in early April, The Guardian reported.
The Waterford-born O’Shea, who played 118 times for the Republic, said: “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, whether that be during my playing career or very recently, as part of the coaching staff for the men’s senior team and the under-21s.”
