As a LOI fan I’m obviously delighted to see one of our own back in the top job. I think Irish football fans should thank Mick for his long service to the Ireland team on and off the pitch.
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One thing is for certain, Stephen Kenny won't be lauding a 1-1 draw away to Georgia in a must win game.Comment
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Alright Roy !Originally posted by Calcio JackLast edited by tetsujin1979; 05/04/2020, 12:20 PM.Comment
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Difficult situation for the FAI, no easy way round it. I am hopeful about Kenny, though his appointment is reminiscent of Brian Kerrs, which i thought was a master stroke at the time. I think he will need a full campaign to get accustomed to the role before he can be judged.Comment
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Actually, he didn't... it was a combination of our UEFA National Team Coefficient ranking putting us into League B of the Nations League and the fact that more than 14 teams from Leagues A and B qualified through the main process. You're definitely right to note that Mick did well in quickly integrating ascendant players into the squad (McGoldrick, Egan, Robinson, Stevens, Doherty), so Kenny will have a settled team, and will be able to call on the likes of Connolly, Parrott, Hogan, Cullen, Travers, Browne and O'Connor knowing that they have at least some international action under their belts.
That said, I was really hoping that the FAI would have thought outside the box on this one, especially considering the circumstances. Surely it would have been possible to defer Mick's payment for July and/or June, allow him to take up the reins for the playoffs, and have the option of giving him a short-term contract for the Finals. Kenny could still be have been in charge for the World Cup and Nations League, if it happens. Plus, it may have freed up Kenny to continue with the U21s, depending on when they see action again.
I just hope it doesn't end up like the last time we let Mick go prematurely and replaced him with a successful LOI and underage managerComment
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Unintended Consequences of the Lockdown, No. 431(b) - irrational mix of anger and hope, coupled with gender misrecognition.Originally posted by Calcio Jack
I'd say someone needs to get out for a long walk around the garden before it's too late...Last edited by tetsujin1979; 05/04/2020, 12:20 PM.Hello, hello? What's going on? What's all this shouting, we'll have no trouble here!
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Can you imagine how this would work in practice? Kenny in for the Nations League in the Autumn, then bumped out for the playoffs early next year, possibly back in then for a few early World Cup qualifiers, but back out again for the Euros if we qualify. Then back in full time in the Autumn.
We'd be the laughing stock of European football.Comment
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Management team confirmed: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/fai-...nagement-teams
Nothing about Robbie Keane's role in the new structureThe Football Association of Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of coaches Keith Andrews, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly to Stephen Kenny’s backroom team with the Senior Men’s international team.Comment
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This thread was created not too long ago also, if you want to lock it, or merge or something - https://foot.ie/threads/240390-Steph...=stephen+kennyComment
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Hungary? Nah, we thought about already.
I didn't remove your post. Or ask for it to be removed. I valued it - it was like a Rosetta Stone for unique viewpoints and could have helped me decipher a few other posters around these parts.
Hello, hello? What's going on? What's all this shouting, we'll have no trouble here!
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Gary Owens was on Off the Ball this afternoon. Spoke with confidence that was enhanced by a clear vision and strategy for the future. He handled questions on finances and reputation excellently and obviously has a plan for how we can improve both in the medium term.Comment
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