24/09/2013

FAI Appoint Noel King As Caretaker Manager

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has appointed Noel King as caretaker manager.

The FAI's Board of Management met to review the work it has been doing on the senior men's team managerial appointment and to progress the next steps in the appointment process.

In a statement the FAI said: "After considering the views of people within the game and taking soundings from its constituent members, the Board tonight decided that the next steps should include a comprehensive assessment of the market. It was agreed at the meeting that former international Ray Houghton, who was involved in the last managerial appointment process and Ruud Dokter, the FAI's newly appointed High Performance Director should carry out this on-going assessment and report for the Board.

"The Board of Management also decided that it will appoint its current U21 head coach, Noel King, as interim senior manager. High Performance Director, Ruud Dokter will provide additional support."

Current U21 Assistant Coach, Harry McCue will take charge of the U21 qualification matches against Romania which are also happening in October.

(CD/MH)




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