'He deserves a chance at the international job' - Dundalk's McEleney says Stephen Kenny can succeed with Ireland

Dundalk's Patrick McEleney has said that Stephen Kenny deserves his shot at managing the Republic of Ireland team.

Speaking as he was named SSE Airtricity League/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for October/November, McEleney admitted “it was a sad day” to see Kenny leave Oriel Park.