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Martin O'Neill's Future Position With The Republic Of Ireland Is Up In The Air

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

09:38 12 Jan 2018


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The FAI's  future with Martin O'Neill is up in the air as they wait on Stoke City to reach a final decision on their choice of a new manager.

It has transpired that  O'Neill is currently ranked in 2nd place after strong indications that Stoke are ready to give the job to Espanyol boss Quique Sánchez Flores if he accepts it.

The push to hire Flores would leave O'Neill as the Plan B, although Stoke chairman Peter Coates remains a fan of the Irish boss.

However, it's believed that the Ireland manager would be seeking a longer-term deal whereas initial discussions with Stoke hinted at a short-term arrangement until the end of the season.

Former Ireland player Richard Dunne last night said confusion around O'Neill's position was "a mess."

It turns out that  Stoke are prepared to offer Sanchez Flores a five-year contract worth £3.5m (€3.95m).

A poll carried out by the AO Show shows that iRadio listeners are divided over whether O'Neill should stay or go.

 


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