John O'Shea

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John O'Shea's Rollercoaster Ride as Ireland's Interim Manager

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Discover the highs and lows of John O'Shea's journey as he navigates the world of Irish football management.

John O'Shea, the legendary former footballer, stepped into the role of interim manager for the Republic of Ireland, making significant changes to the team lineup. With players like Bazunu, Jason Knight, and Mikey Johnston joining the starting eleven, O'Shea brought a fresh perspective to the team. Despite facing challenges like injuries and losses, Mick McCarthy and Damien Delaney showed support for O'Shea's potential as a permanent Ireland manager.

As O'Shea's interim reign came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Switzerland, speculations arose about his future with the national team. The FAI director of football hinted at an upcoming announcement regarding the next permanent Ireland manager, leaving fans and players curious about O'Shea's fate.

Although expressing reluctance to leave his interim role, O'Shea faced setbacks like key player injuries, affecting the team's performance. Despite this, O'Shea remained resolute, receiving endorsements from John Aldridge and Mick McCarthy for a permanent managerial position.

As the Irish football community eagerly awaits the decision on O'Shea's future, his brief stint as interim manager left a mark on the team. His determination, coupled with the players' admiration for his managerial style, adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing saga of Ireland's coaching position.

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John O'Shea makes three changes to starting line-up for Switzerland ... (Independent.ie)

Bazunu, Jason Knight and Mikey Johnston all come in, in place of Caoimhin Kelleher, Will Smallbone and the injured Chiedozie Ogbene, meaning that uncapped ...

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Mick McCarthy: I would love to see John O'Shea get the Ireland job (Irish Examiner)

Damien Delaney: “If you offered me John O'Shea or Willy Sagnol, I'm taking John O'Shea all day.”

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John O'Shea's interim Ireland reign comes to an end with a 1-0 loss ... (Echo Live)

Switzerland: Yvon Mvogo; Silvan Widmer, Nico Nlvedi, Zeki Amdouni, Granit Xhaka, Eray Comert, Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, Fabian Schar, Xherdan Shaqiri, ...

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Ireland team v Switzerland named as John O'Shea makes three ... (Irish Mirror)

Mikey Johnston, Jason Knight and Gavin Bazunu all come into the side as Cheo Ogbene, Will Smallbone and Caoimhin Kelleher drop out. An injury to Ogbene had ...

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John O'Shea leaves plenty of wiggle room in revealing press ... (Irish Mirror)

The next permanent Ireland manager will be announced in early-April, says FAI director of football Marc Canham.

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'I don't want to go' - John O'Shea not ready to stand aside as Ireland ... (Extra.ie)

John O'Shea has admitted he is reluctant to leave his post as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland.

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John O'Shea suffers late blow as key Ireland star ruled out of ... (The Irish Sun)

CHIEDOZIE OGBENE has been ruled out of this evening's friendly between Ireland and Switzerland.The Luton Town speedster has returned to his club over.

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John Aldridge's verdict on John O'Shea's Ireland hopes and Gareth ... (Sunday World)

Aldridge also gave his reaction to rumours linking England manager Gareth Southgate with a move to Manchester United, as he suggested it would be a big gamble ...

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John O'Shea issues defiant response on taking Ireland job full-time (Irish Star)

In the recent past, when we've turned to interim managers, Don Givens and Noel King have stepped up from the Under-21s with jobs to return to. Fleeting. They ...

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Mick McCarthy calls for John O'Shea to be awarded permanent ... (The Irish Sun)

JOHN O'SHEA takes charge of his final match as interim Ireland boss tonight against Switzerland.However, there is a possibility it won't be the last t.

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'The emphatic answer from me would be 'yes'' – John O'Shea puts ... (Independent.ie)

John O'Shea has said that his two games in caretaker charge of the Irish international team have given him “a taste for a lot more” and he insists that he ...

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TV View: No joy for John O'Shea as Swiss complicate Irish role (The Irish Times)

Xherdan Shaqiri returns to haunt Brian Kerr on night when Georgia players party like they're at an Ulster final.

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O'Shea keen to land Republic of Ireland job on permanent basis (BBC News)

Interim Republic of Ireland manager John O'Shea says that managing his country is "always something he has wanted to do".

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John O'Shea: 'I'm more than ready and capable to be a manager' (The Irish Times)

Interim Ireland boss refuses to take his hat out of the ring to become Stephen Kenny's permanent successor.

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Xherdan Shaqiri ensures John O'Shea's Ireland reign ends in defeat (Irish Examiner)

Time stood still for Ireland during this caretaker spell in which they failed to score in over two games but at least a new boss will be at the helm in ...

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Nathan Collins full of praise for John O'Shea's 'stress-free' Ireland ... (Irish Examiner)

We have gelled a lot on and off the pitch. We have learned a lot. John and the staff have been ten out of ten. I really rate them."

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John O'Shea makes his case to be next Ireland manager ahead of ... (Irish Mirror)

The interim boss saw his side fall to a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland with former Liverpool ace Xherdan Shaqiri scoring from a free-kick.

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John O'Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim ... (The Independent)

The 42-year-old had a draw and defeat in his two games in charge.

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Ireland suffer disappointing defeat to Switzerland as John O'Shea ... (The Irish Sun)

XHERDAN SHAQIRI found the gap to give Switzerland the win - now Irish eyes turn to who will fill the big hole in the dugout.John O'Shea's tw.

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John O'Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim ... (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

The 42-year-old had a draw and defeat in his two games in charge.

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John O'Shea puts hat in the ring for Ireland job: 'I'm more than ready ... (Extratime.com)

Republic of Ireland interim manager John O'Shea has put his hat in the ring for a more permanent managerial position whether that is with the national team ...

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John O'Shea makes bold claim about chances of becoming Ireland ... (The Irish Sun)

JOHN O'SHEA declared he is ready to manage Ireland full-time.But Xherdan Shaqiri ruined his hopes of making his interim reign with a win by curling.

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John O'Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim ... (Westmeath Independent)

The 42-year-old had a draw and defeat in his two games in charge.

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John O'Shea deserves to be in contention for Ireland job, says ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Seamus Coleman is confident former teammate John O'Shea has made a case for himself in the race to succeed Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager.

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Collins backs O'Shea for Republic of Ireland job (BBC News)

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins gives his support to John O'Shea becoming the permanent manager.

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Seamus Coleman: 'Why would John O'Shea not be in the running for ... (Irish Examiner)

The Donegal man touched on the detail involved, the obvious pride taken in managing his country, and the fact that O'Shea looked comfortable in the post.

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Ken Early: FAI inertia may yet net John O'Shea the Ireland job (The Irish Times)

Typical of these encounters, there were few chances with Xherdan Shaqiri's free-kick the crucial moment.

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'I would, yes' - Collins backs O'Shea for permanent gig (RTE.ie)

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins says he would like to see John O'Shea get the manager's job on a permanent basis.

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John O'Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim ... (Kildare Nationalist)

By Damian Spellman, PA. John O'Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in ...

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Ferdinand: O'Shea has credentials to lead Ireland (RTE.ie)

Rio Ferdinand believes his former Manchester United team-mate John O'Shea deserves a chance to lead the Republic of Ireland on a permanent basis.

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Growing clamour for John O'Shea is futile – unless FAI botch at the ... (Irish Examiner)

The former Man Utd stalwart made his case over the past week.

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John O'Shea deserves to be in contention for Ireland job, says ... (Kildare Nationalist)

Seamus Coleman is confident former teammate John O'Shea has made a case for himself in the race to succeed Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager. The 35- ...

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John O'Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim ... (BreakingNews.ie)

John O'Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in disappointment.

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