Two of the most passionate Irishmen in world football have agreed to take over the reigns for the Republic of Ireland, a move that will either inspire a nation or lead to a lot of spilled Guinness.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that Martin O’Neill will become the new manager of the Republic of Ireland, replacing the departed Giovanni Trapattoni while former Ireland captain Roy Keane will be his assistant.
O’Neill & Keane’s 1st game leading Ireland will be v Latvia in @AVIVAStadium Fri Nov 15. see: http://t.co/Gi3ncOqZoE pic.twitter.com/dkoA8181VO
— FAI (@FAIreland) November 5, 2013