Kendall keen on Ireland job
Paul O'Hehir
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Howard Kendall has thrown his hat into the ring for the Republic of Ireland job. And should the FAI appoint the former Everton boss he will bring Peter Beardsley in as his assistant.
The 61-year-old has made discreet enquiries about succeeding Steve Staunton and will be among a dozen candidates interviewed by 'headhunters' Don Givens and Don Howe.
Terry Venables remains the strong favourite for the role although Gerard Houllier, Liam Brady, David O'Leary, Arie Haan, Graeme Souness and Roy Hodgson - among others - are also in the frame.
Kendall made his mark at Everton but has also managed Blackburn, Manchester City and Sheffield United, not to mention Spanish side Athletic Bilbao during the 1980s.
He had three spells at the Goodison Park club before leaving in 1998 for an unsuccessful jaunt with Greek side Ethnikos Piraeus. He lasted just four months before getting the sack. But that was eight years ago and Kendall has not managed since. He denies he has lost touch with the game and has urged the FAI to scrutinise his CV.
"I've had long enough out of it now and I feel it would be perfect for me and hopefully for them. I've made some enquiries," he said.
"I am in touch with the modern game, I write a column in the local newspaper and I go and watch Premier League football every week.
"I know who I would put in place. If he was interested, the likes of Peter Beardsley, I think he would be superb. I have spoken to Peter and he said he would love to work with me again."
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