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After Reading manager Steve Coppell ruled himself out of contention, the FAI have earmarked the former Liverpool and Lyon boss as a strong candidate to lead their World Cup 2010 campaign.

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French fancy: Houllier could become a surprise choice as Republic of Ireland manager

Houllier, linked with the Newcastle job this week, has met the FAI's three-man management committee and they would like to discuss the vacancy again before making a final recommendation.

Ex-England coach Terry Venables is still the favourite and could be in place next week. But Houllier is an impressive rival with experience and coaching know-how.

Ireland have Croke Park next month and would prefer to have Steve Staunton's successor in place for that game, but the FAI insist they will not be rushed into an appointment.

They are still keen to talk to former Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce, but ex-Leeds boss David O'Leary said he had rejected an interview because he wants to return to club management.