Kenny hoping for an 'historic away win' in a game Poyet believes it's must win for both sides

Stephen Kenny will be hoping his Irish side will have the Greek Gods looking favourably in them as they face Greece in what Gus Poyet deems as a must win game for both sides. 
GREEK MAGIC: Stephen Kenny is hoping for an historic away win for his Irish side when they take on Greece.  Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

GREEK MAGIC: Stephen Kenny is hoping for an historic away win for his Irish side when they take on Greece.  Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

In his desperate search for a first away victory he’ll categorise as historic, Stephen Kenny will rely on the Greek Gods to smile on him in Athens.

A measly four wins from his 22 competitive matches since becoming Ireland manager three years amplifies the pressure on his shoulders to avoid a slip-up against Greece.

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