SEAMUS COLEMAN HAS hailed the influence and credentials of John O’Shea while the interim boss admitted he hopes to have clarity from the FAI on his future after the upcoming friendly double header.
Speaking on the eve of Hungary’s visit to Dublin tomorrow, the Ireland captain described his former teammate’s preparation for this window as “unbelievable”, “exciting” and “refreshing” having also been in caretaker charge for the draw with Belgium and defeat to Switzerland in March.
Director of football Marc Canham has once again been embedded with the international squad and will travel to Portugal for the game against Portugal next Tuesday.
“His preparation has been unbelievable, not just the gaffer but Paddy [McCarthy], Glenn [Whelan], Rene [Gilmartin] and all the staff have been very good,” Coleman said.
“It’s been exciting, refreshing and as the manager touched on, we weren’t far away from winning those [March] games, but that’s what it’s about, that’s what we’re working towards.
“I have nothing to gain from [saying] that. I’m 35, my time is coming short. I’m speaking honestly. The manager has been brilliant and it’s been really refreshing.”
O’Shea also confirmed that he will hold discussions with Canham later this month as he seeks to get a fuller picture of where he stands.
“I think everyone, including myself, the staff, the players, everyone would like clarity on it.
“Whatever game we come into, I’m always looking for good results. Belgium at home [last March], we wanted to win against Switzerland at home, we wanted to win and it is the same, we want to beat Hungary.
“We want to get the Irish team winning again, it’s as simple as that. Get the mindset right in terms of winning the games at home especially. That’s the big thing. We have to get winning matches.
“It’s straightforward, the conversations have been about preparation and the game. We’ll have conversations afterwards with anyone I feel I need to.”
Kane’ s second goal oozed class, a great three points for Spurs I thought they were struggling to break Villa down until the last 15 mins.
Grealish caught wanting too much time on the ball a few times, he’ll need to adjust to Premier League, on the bright side for Villa Mings put some shift in at the back, looks top quality.
@Sean: glrealish has lost 18 games in a row.. The longest of any player in premiership history
@Chonky Racoon: how did you work that one out considering they came up through the playoffs? Unless you mean he has lost his last 18 premier league games in which case that’s just a completely meaningless start as he only appeared in 16 league games the year they went down so it’s a stat spread over 3 Prem seasons over 5 years apart.
Clinical finishes from Kane. So important fir spurs that he stays fit. Eriksen showed his class. Would love him to sign a new contract. Decent first showing from Ndombele. With Son, Ali & La Celso still to come in fir spurs it could be another good season.
90 minute game, Spurs showed patience and class in the last 20 minutes. Kane has the X factor. Ndoble could be a player.
Spurs looked like a real side tonight, in the past they would have lost that match, but a serious team now the last 20 mins they showed it. Grealish well he’ll have better days.
Delighted your man lost the ball for Spurs’ second.
Typical kane.. Does nothing for 70 odd mins then sores a jammy goal.