The FAI are still to make an approach to Town regarding manager Mick McCarthy, according to one of this morning’s Irish papers. Reports earlier in the week suggested that a move for the Blues boss would come before the end of this week.
The Irish Independent claims McCarthy, who has said he will neither rule himself in nor out of the running until he is formally asked whether he is interested, is becoming frustrated at the lack of progress.
It’s reported that FAI headhunters Ray Houghton and Ruud Dokter have been given until November 1st to speak to candidates before reporting back, but McCarthy is said to want the process to move along more quickly.
The FAI and Blues owner Marcus Evans already have a working relationship with his THG company providing corporate hospitality at the Aviva Stadium.
McCarthy admitted that frustration was amongst his reactions to the ongoing speculation last week and is unlikely to be pleased that his pre-match press conference ahead of the Bolton game this lunchtime is also set to be dominated by questions about the Ireland job.
According to other sources in Ireland, the Blues boss may eventually make a decision to formally rule himself out to bring the speculation to an end if there continues to be no contact from the FAI.