After it was confirmed that manager Martin O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane parted company with the Republic of Ireland earlier today, we’ve taken a look at who are favourites for the job at the Aviva Stadium.
The pair were appointed back in 2013 and then took the international side to the last 16 of Euro 2016.
However, they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, losing to Denmark in the qualifying playoffs stage, as well as not winning a competitive game this year and ended up getting relegated from their Nations League group.
Football Association of Ireland chief John Delaney said: “There have been many highlights during Martin’s reign – none more so than Euro 2016 in France, which will live long in the memory of all Irish supporters.”
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Take a look at who are the top five favourites below and on the next page.
5th) LEE CARSLEY
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Carsley is currently specialist national coach for England U21.
Clubs he previously managed were Brentford, but has been either assistant or caretaker at Coventry City, Sheffield United, Manchester City Academy, and Birmingham City.
He did play 40 matches for Ireland between 1997 and 2008 as well.
Current odds on Sky Bet: 14/1
4th) SAM ALLARDYCE
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Sam Allardyce has only managed England on an international level, however left his job after one game due to the 2016 Daily Telegraph investigation.
His other managerial jobs includes Limerick (player-manager, won League of Ireland First Division 1991/92), Preston (caretaker), Blackpool, Notts County (won Third Division 1997/98), Bolton (won First Division playoffs 2001), Newcastle, Blackburn, West Ham (won Championship playoffs 2012), Sunderland, Crystal Palace and most recently Everton.
Current odds on Sky Bet: 9/1
3rd) NEIL LENNON
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Neil Lennon, born in Northern Ireland, is the current manager of Hibernian. He’s previously managed Bolton Wanderers and Celtic.
He’s won the Scottish Premier League as manager twice, in 2011/12 and 2012/13. The Scottish Premiership in 2013/14, the Scottish Cup in 2010/11 and 2012/13. And lastly the Scottish Championship in 2016/17.
Current odds on Sky Bet: 9/1
Take a look at the top two favourites on the next page.
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