Kerr makes his own luck

BRIAN KERR is an affable man, not given to temper tantrums or any excessive show of emotion.

That may not be entirely true. He was excited to the point of being exuberant on the day he was introduced as Ireland’s team manager.

To this point, however, he has never over-reacted in the context of the Irish international team. His conferences have been sensible and respectful.