Brian Kerr: 'My relationship with Stephen hasn’t changed but his relationship with me might have changed'

A previously strong rapport between the pair deteriorated when Kenny took offence to the criticism delivered by Kerr of his Ireland reign while operating as a Virgin Media pundit.

Virgin Media Television football analyst Brian Kerr at Virgin Media Television in Ballymount, Dublin, as Virgin Media Television is set to broadcast a huge week of live football in Ireland, with the Europa League final and two League of Ireland games. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Brian Kerr insists he has no issue with Stephen Kenny but is aware, albeit indirectly, that the relationship is being viewed differently from the other side.

Both were Ireland managers who worked at St Patrick’s Athletic and will cross paths again if Saints owner Garrett Kelleher succeeds in enticing Kenny into their managerial vacancy.