My very reliable sources say there has been contact between the FAI and my old boss,

I have no problem with Brian,

Of course he's denying it, he's under contract to United, but that doesn't mean he won't be Republic manager when our next competitive games come round.

He would be a brilliant choice,

Alex would never manage England, so Ireland, a country and people he knows well, would be the one for him.

The worst mistake a boss can make is not to say 'well done'.