Heimir Hallgrimsson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland. The former Iceland and Jamaica coach replaces interim manager John O’Shea, who took charge following Stephen Kenny’s departure in November. Advertisement Here, we pick out five things you may not know about Icelander Hallgrimsson.
Helped humiliate England Iceland celebrate victory over England at Euro 2016 (Nick Potts/PA) Hallgrimsson was joint manager of Iceland, alongside Swede Lars Lagerback, when they embarrassed England at Euro 2016. The smallest nation to grace a major tournament came from behind to win the last-16 tie 2-1 as Roy Hodgson’s reign as England boss ended in ignominious fashion in Nice. Hallgrimsson has another chance to upset England as his first fixture with Ireland will be a Nations League meeting on September 7th in Dublin.
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