“I don’t think it would work like that to be honest. It’s not the right way to go about it.
“Jim has been interviewed for the job, I will be interviewed for the job. The IFA (Irish Football Association) may give it to someone else – that’s the reality of the situation.”
However, O’Neill did suggest that he would consider making Magilton part of his coaching staff – as he did at Shamrock Rovers where Magilton served as assistant boss during O’Neill’s tenure.
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The pair have both been shortlisted for the job, along with ex-Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie.
O'Neill rules out taking Northern Ireland job with Magilton
MICHAEL O’NEILL HAS moved to dismiss speculation that he will run a joint candidacy for the Northern Ireland job with Jim Magilton.
O’Neill, whose departure from Shamrock Rovers was confirmed earlier this week, said he will not consider running with the ex-Ipswich boss.
Speaking to reporters in the aftermath of his side’s defeat against Tottenham, he said:
However, O’Neill did suggest that he would consider making Magilton part of his coaching staff – as he did at Shamrock Rovers where Magilton served as assistant boss during O’Neill’s tenure.
The pair have both been shortlisted for the job, along with ex-Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie.
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