Aaron Connolly: 'The criticism Stephen Kenny was getting was just ridiculous'

Looking back at the first few months of the Kenny era, Connolly is unimpressed with some of the 'ridiculous' reactions to the Dubliner's troubled start

Aaron Connolly of Republic of Ireland in action against Paulus Arajuuri of Finland during the UEFA Nations League match. Picture: Mauri Forsblom/Sportsfile

Aaron Connolly has joined the growing chorus of players and staff throwing their support fully behind under-fire boss Stephen Kenny.

The 20-year-old Brighton forward has epitomised Kenny's reign – by missing key games thanks to coronavirus regulations and injury.