David Meyler: FAI should stick with Stephen Kenny unless Ireland 'flatline'

Former international midfielder thinks topping Nations League group a realistic target

Former Ireland midfielder David Meyler at the launch of the 2022 Spar FAI Primary School 5s Programme, where he was joined by Ireland international defender Louise Quinn. The pair were on hand at the FAI's headquarters in Sport Ireland Campus, to provide a coaching masterclass to a number of students who will be participating in what is Ireland's largest grassroots football programme Register for the SPAR5s by March 4 at www.fai.ie/SPARPrimarySchool5s. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

David Meyler is convinced that the FAI should keep faith with Stephen Kenny so long as the team he’s presiding over doesn’t “flatline”.

The Ireland manager is in advanced talks with his employers about extending his contract beyond the July expiration, with a maximum early severance package and his backroom team budget the foremost sticking points.