Allardyce keen to 'interview' for Republic of Ireland job

Former Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has put his hand up for the Republic of Ireland job.

The FAI are seeking a new manager after Stephen Kenny's departure.

The 69-year-old has been out of work since June after a 30-day spell at Leeds United where, assisted by Robbie Keane, he failed to keep the club in the Premier League during his four-match stint.

Yes, I would always have an interest and always like to speak to them, of course," said Allardyce at a Dublin function.

It would be nice to be interviewed and see where they're going and what they're thinking. Of course, it's just a short journey over by plane.

You're not to forget, I spent a full season at Limerick. That was an eye-opener to say the least.

Nobody has officially made any offer, in terms of whatever shortlist may have been brought up. Obviously that's all done through my agent which is the way things go today."