Problems aplenty for Ireland and Stephen Kenny as goal drought hits nine hours

The performance in Cardiff was better but the lack of attacking threat was still there for all to see

Stephen Kenny: Problems in front of goal were here before he took over. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

What a dilemma the FAI has right now after this defeat for Ireland in Wales made it no goals in nine hours of football under Stephen Kenny with fans, pundits and critics wanting to know: Who is to blame?

The performance in Cardiff was better than we saw during a chastening defeat against England last time out, but the lack of attacking threat and more pointedly the way Ireland have completely forgotten how to hit the net is mentally exhausting for supporters who desperately crave something to cheer in these miserable times.