John Fallon: Words trumped actions in Kenny's Ireland tenure
It was a tenure that began in November 2018, from the moment John Delaney hatched his brainwave of a succession plan that entailed Kenny spending a year as U21 boss with the guarantee of elevation to succeed Mick McCarthy.
TIME UP? Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, left, and Republic of Ireland coach Keith Andrews before the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and San Marino at Turner’s Cross Stadium. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile
RESULTS were underwhelming, but at least Stephen Kenny supplied entertainment value with his various soundbites and speeches.
The Ireland manager’s reign is toast, soon to be ended by the FAI no matter what prospects the team have of an alternative avenue to next year’s Euros through a couple of playoff rounds.
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