[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"event-plain-first-national-team-manager-appointed-1969":3},"In 1969, the FAI moved away from a selection committee and appointed the first-ever manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, Mick Meagan. This was a significant modernization of the national team's structure, bringing it in line with other international sides.",1789333840814]