Kerr was target of racist hate mail

BRIAN KERR has revealed that he received racist hate mail during his time as manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Speaking at the launch of a major sport against racism initiative in Dublin, Kerr said that he had notified the Gardaí about the letters, which had attacked the then Irish manager for having black personnel in the dug-out and on the pitch.

Kerr also took the opportunity of his first press conference since losing his position as Irish manager to wish his successor Steve Staunton all the best in the job.