For Michael O’Neill the logical career choice is Scotland but will he take it? | Ewan Murray

Jan 16, 2018

The Northern Ireland manager is due to hold talks over the Scotland job and must choose whether to leave behind his home nation for less lucrative terms but apparent advantages

Only those fortunate enough to have encountered the scenario will understand. It is one not confined to football. The prospect of another job seems wholly attractive amid a rising sense of career stagnation, despite lauding from an employer.

Then the notion becomes a reality. Stick or twist? Retain adulation and a safe role or disappoint those you have worked alongside to step into a position which in theory carries more esteem if less money.

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