Decision time on St Pat's offer looms for Kenny

The billionaire club owner made his move for Stephen Kenny once Jon Daly was sacked on Tuesday morning and the longer negotiations have gone, the more confident Pat’s are about landing their No 1 candidate.

DECISION TIME: St Patrick’s Athletic expect a final answer in the coming days from Stephen Kenny on their lucrative and long-term offer to become their next manager. Pic: James Warwick

St Patrick’s Athletic expect a final answer in the coming days from Stephen Kenny on their lucrative and long-term offer to become their next manager.

Garrett Kelleher had identified the former Ireland boss as his preferred candidate once Jon Daly’s reign came under scrutiny following a troubled start to the season blotted by seven defeats in 15 matches.