It looks as if Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane will be taking on the Irish managerial reins.

Most of the talk in Cork is the Roy Keane element to the story and how that would work.

But what are people in Derry making of the news that their native son Martin O’Neill will become the manager of the Republic of Ireland?

In the Irish Times at the weekend, Keith Duggan wrote:

"The decision of James McClean, Shane Duffy and Derry men like O’Neill, to declare for the Republic of Ireland speaks volumes about the ongoing complexities of identity and nationality in this country."

McCann explains that O'Neill is a popular figure in his home city.

But he also delved into the socio-political undercurrent which has followed the news of the former Northern Ireland captain's appointment.

"On a local level, people are very proud. But I think one of the implications of Martin's appointment is that it will deepen the Northern nationalist sense of ownership of direct involvement in the Republic of Ireland team," said McCann.

You can listen to the full interview below: