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.
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.
Ireland failed to book their …