Kenny harks back to Cyprus, Wales and Macedonia to colour abject record

Despite the Dutch mauling Ireland in terms of possession and chances, Kenny resorted to his trademark positive spin by plucking historical defeats and flinging them the conversation.

Kenny at a Republic of Ireland Press Conference.

Stephen Kenny has once again tried to cite previous regimes to apply context to his disastrous Ireland reign that limps to an end tomorrow.

The FAI board will next week endorse a recommendation from the Director of Football Marc Canham to seek a new boss after the country’s worst qualifying campaign for 50 years.