Steve Staunton will remain as Republic of Ireland manager regardless of Wednesday night's result against the Czech Republic, his employers at the FAI have insisted.

There has been widespread condemnation following the debacle in Cyprus on Saturday night, with many calling for Staunton's head in the wake of his fourth defeat in five games at the helm.

FAI chief executive, John Delaney, who was instrumental in appointing the inexperienced Staunton, has also been the subject of criticism but his president at the association,  David Blood, claims both men have nothing to fear in terms of their long term futures.

"Regarding speculation in relation to our international manager and chief executive,  I just want to allay fears that their positions are under threat," Blood said. "On the contrary, they are consolidating their positions with us.  Obviously we are disappointed with the last result, but it is just one result among more that will hopefully be positive."