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Managerless Ireland delaying decision on new boss as they wait to hear back from France and Bundesliga legend [Video]

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND chiefs are delaying the appointment of a new boss until they hear an answer from Georgia gaffer Willy Sagnol.

John O’Shea will continue as caretaker chief for the summer fixtures against Hungary and Portugal.

Ireland want to appoint Georgia boss Willy Sagnol as their new managerCredit: Kenny Ramsay
John O’Shea is the interim gaffer following Stephen Kenny’s departureCredit: EPA

But the Irish may pounce for Sagnol after he has led Georgia at this summer’s Euros.

O’Shea took over on a temporary basis in February following Stephen Kenny’s departure at the end of his contract in 2023.

The former Manchester United defender oversaw the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland last month.

The Boys in Green drew 0-0 against the Red Devils with Evan Ferguson missing a penalty.

But they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Switzerland as Xherdan Shaqiri grabbed the only goal with a sweet free-kick.

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New Orleans French Quarter shooting victim identified [Video]

The Orleans Parish coroner has identified a man who was shot and killed over the weekend in the French Quarter. The victim was identified as Juan Matthews, 26. Matthews was shot and killed in the 500 block of Bienville Street. The suspect arrested in connection with the shooting appeared in magistrate court Monday. Reginald J. Batiste was arrested Sunday night and is being charged with second-degree murder. A bond was proposed for $600,00, but the judge set his bond at one million dollars. Police say the shooting happened in the 500 block of Bienville Street just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Police say officers responded to the scene and found a man dead from gunshot wounds. Batiste was seen running from the scene and was taken into custody for questioning, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Batiste was identified as the suspect and arrested. He was booked on a charge of second-degree murder into the Orleans Parish Justice Center, according to police. Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is asked to call the NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300.