The Football Association of Ireland has responded to the lengthy delay in the sport by bringing forward Stephen Kenny’s appointment as manager of the Republic of Ireland’s senior side. With Mick McCarthy’s second reign now over, the PA news agency considers what Kenny’s first steps should be. Setting the new coaching team on the right path and clarifying their immediate aims is near the top of Kenny’s to-do list. His work with the under-21s means he already has a head start, but the hard part may be accelerating the development process. A sense of humility and clarity about his plans will go a long way to setting the foundations amongst the fanbase.

Source: Express April 05, 2020 12:07 UTC