IRELAND BOSS MARTIN O’Neill has stated he won’t be entertaining any approach from Leicester City to fill their vacant managerial position.
The Premier League champions are searching for a new manager after they sacked Claudio Ranieri earlier this week, but O’Neill isn’t interested in returning to his old club.
Speaking on BBC’s 5 Live this morning, O’Neill said he’s enjoying the Ireland job too much to consider replacing the Italian.
“I’m enjoying it immensely,” he said. “We’ve got a job to do. We’ve got a big, big game coming up in a couple of weeks’ time. A very, very important job in a World Cup qualifying game against Wales.
“I couldn’t be distracted even then and I would want to try and see whether we get through, whether we don’t, whether we fall flat on our faces – I don’t know. The Euros last year were very enjoyable, the qualification was great and I’m getting great enjoyment out of this.”
When asked if the Leicester hierarchy would be wasting their time in speaking to him, O’Neill added: “I wouldn’t be going. I’m enjoying the job here in this moment and (we’ve) a big, big game ahead in a couple of weeks’ time and some difficult matches coming ahead.”
The 64-year-old also ruled out the prospect of any job-share between the two roles.
“I haven’t even thought about it. If someone was trying to do two jobs at the same time, I think there would be problems if you didn’t get the results on both sides.”
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Great news
They just might struggle to get a decent manager in now after what the owners have done
Money talks ,, only 20 teams in the league most managers would love to be managing in the epl I highly doubt they will have a problem finding a coach
Stay put martin. You’re doing a great job. C’mon Ireland
Dead right, i love going to the home games since he took over. Last minute equalisers, winning play offs, the team never quits and probably the best atmosphere I ever experienced when we beat the world champs. Martin and Roy are doing a top job, cant wait for the 24th.
Ireland need beat Wales in march. Kill Wales chances to get World Cup if Ireland win
Leicester City are a disgusting club with filthy excrement owning and “playing” for the club. A wise move from O Neill to stay well clear.
Well said, Roy
Your dead right Willy, you’ve supported the club all your life so you don’t need to take any shit from anyone
Classy use of language there Willy. I feel sorry for u, trying to defend the indefensible – very sad. My thoughts are with u.
I don’t take too kindly to internet trolls so excuse my french ..
Trolls everywhere on the internet these days Willy. No matter what people say or do ye still have yer premiership medal in the back pocket.
@Willy : I share ur sentiments re trolls on the Internet, but pls explain why that is relevant to anything I’ve said
Blue look down at yourself your balls are hanging out