Mick McCarthy had no real managerial experience when he got the job, except at a lower league level with Englands finest trashkickers, Millwall; Brian Kerrs achievements were with kids, and amateurs at Pats before he got the job. He also had zero experience of dealing with professionals and has a serious speech impediment.
Why shouldn't the FAI continue their trend of giving the job to inexperienced gobdaws....its what we've come to expect.