‘I have a proven track record of developing elite youth players in the country but I couldn’t get a job here’

In the latest interview for our League of Ireland Legends series, Paul Osam talks about being the dominant force in the 1990s, losing his job at the FAI, lessons learned from his Ghanaian father and his new challenge

Originally published by Irish Independent9 September 2026, 11:00Full licensed article

In the latest interview for our League of Ireland Legends series, Paul Osam talks about being the dominant force in the 1990s, losing his job at the FAI, lessons learned from his Ghanaian father and his new challenge

St Patrick’s Athletic legend Paul Osam will take up a new role with the Latvian FA next month © Mark CondrenDavid KellyChief Sports Analysis Writer
9 Sep 2026 12:00 PM

It was the day he and wife Regina found their Christmas tree when Paul Osam realised he had lost the job he loved.