The F.A.I are still unsure whether or not to host a home November friendly as the search for a new boss continues.

According to the Irish Independent Ray Houghton and Ruud Dokter, who are heading up the search, will meet the F.A.I on Friday to recommend candidates.

But that is also the deadline that clubs must be informed by national teams if their players are required.

The association are worried that hosting the proposed friendly against Slovenia at the Aviva may be costly if a new manager is not place.

But the Boys in Green do have an away friendly scheduled for November 19th. Ireland will play Poland in Poznan.

Meanwhile, Martin O'Neill is still not out of the running for the Ireland job according to reports this morning.

The former Celtic, Aston Villa and Sunderland boss had been linked with the Premier League's bottom side Crystal Palace but is not expected to take that job.

Pictured: FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter ©INPHO/Donall Farmer