Packie Bonner parries questions on Stephen Kenny's future

Bonner displayed the diplomatic prowess of a minister when asked to judge the World Cup campaign Kenny has just completed, finishing third behind Serbia and Portugal

STAYING COY: Packie Bonner displayed the diplomatic prowess of a minister when asked to judge the World Cup campaign Stephen Kenny has just completed. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

On the FAI’s last visits to Buswells Hotel beside Leinster House, they were battling a financial and credibility crisis.

It was either side of Christmas 2019 when staff couldn’t be assured of the next pay cheque, their salvation dependent on a State bailout.