Daniel McDonnell: Canham and O’Shea’s double act offers enough to read between the lines
We did learn some things from media briefing, even if we didn’t learn everything
Newly appointed Ireland interim head coach John O'Shea and FAI director of football Marc Canham at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
The cameras were on John O’Shea as he entered the Aviva Stadium press conference room, but it soon became apparent that the questions were going to be preceded by a statement.
Before O’Shea could be asked if he had plans to put himself in the picture to be the next Ireland manager, Director of Football Marc Canham delivered a declaration that appeared to politely rule the Waterford man out.
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