The Republic of Ireland have appointed PSV Manager Garry Crawford as their new Head Coach before next months crucial qualifying match at group leaders Bosnia Herzegovina following the sudden departure of Martin O'neill which left their world cup preperations in Chaos.
Reports that O'neill, who left his post on friday for personal reasons, had recommended Crawford to the FAI were confirmed as Crawford was revealed at a press conference in Dublin tonight.
'I'm obviously delighted to be given this chance to step up into International management and thank both the FAI for making my dream come true and also Martin Oneill for the trust he's shown in me by recommending me to take over his team that I know means a lot to him. He's left us in a fantastic position sitting in second place in the table with only four games remaining and i just hope I can finish the job that he started and take these incredible fans to the World Cup.
Ireland currently sit second behind Bosnia on goal difference with both teams on 9 points, two points ahead of third placed England who were favourites to top the group before last months 1-0 defeat to Bosnia.
'Oviously all the talk has been about the showdown with England on December 8th, especially now Ireland have appointed a Scottish Manager which turns up the heat even more, but we are totally focused on the Bosnia game at the moment, and wont even think about England until after the 10th of November'.
Both Ireland and England know the next two games are vital in the race to qualify for China and this appointment will no doubt add even more pressure to the already under fire England boss Heath Brown.
Awesome mate.
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