Although the chairman of the selection panel Don Givens met with the FAI Board of Management tonight, it will come as little surprise to find there is still no news regarding who will succeed Steve Staunton as the next Republic of Ireland manager.
The FAI issued a statement on their website following tonight's meeting at the Association's new headquarters in Abbotstown, confirming that progress had been made but more time is needed before the three-man panel return to the board with a recommendation.
It is understood the Board can expect the three-man committee to report back with a recommendation before the Brazil friendly in two week's time.
"Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Don Howe and Ray Houghton, Don Givens gave the 10 Board members an outline of the process to date. This was the first report to the Board since the selection panel was appointed and mandated," the statement read.
"The Board is satisfied that significant progress has been made but understands that more time is required before the panel return with a recommendation. The Board accepted that there had been positive engagement with a significant number of candidates.
"The Board is confident that the search for a new manager for the Republic of Ireland senior team will be concluded in the near future.
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