Gus Poyet still in mix for Ireland job despite plans to continue talks with Greece
Gus Poyet's current contract with Greece has just expired
Gus Poyet remains interested in managing Ireland, even though further talks are planned with regard to his future with Greece.
The Uruguayan is now officially out of contract and a post on his Instagram page which thanked everyone at Greece for their efforts included the line “who knows what the future will hold”.
Greek media who reported that he turned down the Ireland job said a Greek FA meeting today would decide their next step.
However, it has since been established that Poyet remains interested in becoming the next Irish boss.
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There are conflicting stories on the reasons why talks with the FAI have not progressed.
Sources close to the 56-year-old say that the main issue surrounded the backroom team he wanted to bring with him. Reports elsewhere suggest that there are unidentified figures within the FAI who would challenge this version of events.
However, the Irish Independent understands that, as of today, Poyet remained open to the idea of replacing Stephen Kenny – although his posts clearly leaving the door open to staying put with Greece tackle the idea that he is the mystery man the FAI were speaking about last month when director of football Marc Canham suggested an agreement of sorts was in place.
