John Fallon: Stephen Kenny has future in his hands but board will take considered view

Dynamics of directors key in assessment of manager

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

When it comes to assessing progress in football, it worth recalling John Delaney’s definition of success in managing the debt he presided over.

Twice the former chief executive brokered haircuts on the loans that crippled the game for a decade and twice he indulged the acclaim bestowed on him by his band of loyal officers, in particular the gallery at AGMs.