Jonathan Walters has expressed interest in becoming the Assistant Director of Football at the FAI, and is said to be a strong contender for the position.
The FAI has received a "long and varied" list of applications for the role, with the recruitment process overseen by the current Director of Football, Marc Canham.
The position is being advertised as a permanent alternative to the now departed Senior Football Consultant, John Morling
The Irish Sun, Walters reported on Monday that Walters is one of those to emerge as a strong contender to replace the Englishman.
— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) May 7, 2023
Walters recently held a dual role as Technical Director with Fleetwood Town and Waterford FC, but announced over the weekend that he was stepping down from his role
“As we come to the end of the EFL season, I feel the time is right to step down from my role as Technical Director of Fleetwood Town and Waterford FC,” the former Ireland player said on social media.
“Together, with the support of many great people, we have strengthened the Fleetwood Town squad, comfortably secured League One status and made history by taking the club to the 5th round of the FA Cup.
“With Waterford, I was delighted to help implement some new structures and bring in two fantastic people in Keith Long and Alan Reynolds, whom I have no doubt will bring success back to the club.
“I would like to thank the owner Andy Pilley for the opportunity to take on this unique role at both clubs.
“The experiences gained will undoubtedly help me to continue to develop and progress into my next role.”
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