'The FAI asked me if I wanted to be their coach' - Ole Gunnar Solskjær reveals Ireland offer

The former Manchester United boss leads Turkish side Besiktas into battle with St Patrick’s Athletic in Thursday’s Conference League clash but may have succeeded his counterpart Stephen Kenny in the Ireland hotseat
'The FAI asked me if I wanted to be their coach' - Ole Gunnar Solskjær reveals Ireland offer

Besiktas manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær at Tallaght Stadium. Picture: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Uefa Conference League third round (first leg): St Patrick’s Athletic v Besiktas, Tallaght Stadium, Thursday 7.45pm

Ole Gunnar Solskjær has revealed he was approached by the FAI about the Ireland vacancy last year, admitting he was asked if he wanted to be their coach.

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