"Then CEO Jonathan Hill and director of football Marc Canham faced questions afterwards about a subject that was nothing to do with the draw. FAI president Paul Cooke joined them with the question of whether Ireland would play an underage international with Israel one of the topics that was raised. It got lost in the story of the managerial process that would eventually lead to Heimir Hallgrimsson's appointment."
"There are times when actions say a lot more than words. At the last Nations League draw in Paris in 2024, the main talking point was Ireland's ongoing search for a new manager."
At the last Nations League draw in Paris in 2024, the main talking point was Ireland's search for a new manager. CEO Jonathan Hill and director of football Marc Canham faced questions afterwards about matters unrelated to the draw. FAI president Paul Cooke joined them and the question of whether Ireland would play an underage international with Israel was raised. The underage-Israel topic was overshadowed by the managerial process. The managerial process dominated coverage and led to the eventual appointment of Heimir Hallgrimsson as Ireland manager.
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