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Friday 8 December 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Stephen Kenny

Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
The man being tipped to be the next Ireland manager
Lee Carsley has been strongly linked with the vacant role.
Last month
November 2023
Pride, prejudices, and ‘the darkest of places’: The story of Stephen Kenny’s Ireland reign
Gavin Cooney takes an in-depth look at how the Ireland manager’s dream job petered out into disappointment.
15 candidates who could succeed Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager
We see look at some of the leading contenders and others who would be considered more left-field picks.
Stephen Kenny hits out at 'political' criticism
The outgoing Ireland boss does not believe he has been treated fairly by all commentators.
'My commitment to Irish football remains resolute' - departing manager Stephen Kenny
The FAI has announced that Kenny’s contract will not be renewed.
'My commitment to Irish football remains resolute' - departing manager Stephen Kenny
The FAI has announced that Kenny’s contract will not be renewed.
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager ends as FAI decide not to renew contract
The Dubliner’s departure comes following the disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager ends as FAI decide not to renew contract
Dubliner’s departure comes following disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Why Didi Hamann and others are wrong about Andrew Moran
The former Premier League player recently described the Blackburn starlet’s exclusion from the Ireland U21 setup as ‘inexcusable’.
Stephen Kenny's Irish reign in numbers
We look back at the stats and facts of Stephen Kenny’s reign.
'The lads were saying tonight: Why didn’t you cry?'
James McClean bowed out last night after 103 appearances at international level.
The results were not good enough, but history will be kind to Stephen Kenny's Ireland
The manager oversaw a 1-1 draw with New Zealand last night in what is widely expected to be his final game in charge.
'My dream is to carry on but my own instinct is that won’t happen'
Stephen Kenny accepts his time as Ireland manager looks set to come to an end.
James McClean bows out on a night of tepid endings all round
Manager Stephen Kenny is expected to be informed by FAI director of football Marc Canham that his contract will not be renewed.
Ireland v New Zealand, international friendly
Ireland faced New Zealand in what may have been manager Stephen Kenny’s final game in charge.
More than a few will want to salute Stephen Kenny's effort tonight
The Ireland manager gave everything of himself to the job and came up short – there was an echo of glory in his failure.
Stephen Kenny hits back at Didi Hamann criticism over Andy Moran selection
Hamann said it was ‘inexcusable’ that Kenny did not leave Moran with the U21s for their European Championship qualifiers.
'It wasn't like we lost 4-1 to Wales or got hammered in Cyprus or Macedonia' - Kenny calls for perspective
Tomorrow’s friendly against New Zealand is expected to be Kenny’s final match in charge.
Bazunu: Ireland must stick with Kenny's style of play
The Irish manager is expected to leave his job shortly – but his young goalkeeper says his approach is the right one.
Ireland are becoming an international minnow - Kenny couldn't fix that, but can anybody?
Ireland’s football system has been set up to fail – we are now living with its repercussions.
'Inexcusable' - Hamann slams Stephen Kenny for calling up Ireland U21 star Moran
Andrew Moran is a key player for the Ireland U21s but has been added to the senior squad.
Stephen Kenny an easy scapegoat for Ireland's worst campaign in over 50 years
Last night’s 1-0 defeat to Netherlands meant the team have finished with six losses and two wins.
'Ireland have never beaten a tier 1 team in an away game... It's bloody hard'
Stephen Kenny reflected on another disappointing loss, while Matt Doherty backed the manager to stay on.
Slovakia qualify to confirm end of Ireland's slim Euro 2024 hopes
The Boys in Green needed numerous unlikely scenarios to fall in their favour.
Slovakia qualify to confirm end of Ireland's slim Euro 2024 hopes
The Boys in Green needed numerous unlikely scenarios to fall in their favour.
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Netherlands?
Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make ahead of his side’s final group qualifier.
Kenny 'cautiously optimistic' that Ferguson will be fit to lead Irish attack against Netherlands
Ireland manager says his players must approach final Euro 2024 qualifier ‘with intent and belief and absolutely with conviction’.
FAI waiting on final piece of paperwork to confirm transfer of Leicester winger McAteer
Stephen Kenny reflected on some of the highs and lows of his reign as he named a squad for this month’s games against Netherlands and New Zealand.
Kenny 'not making a plea' to remain as Ireland boss, remains coy on links to Lincoln job
The Irish boss named a squad today, for what is expected to be the final time.
Parrott, Kelleher and McClean return to Ireland squad for Netherlands and New Zealand
Sammie Szmodics, Andrew Moran and Seamus Coleman miss 24-man cut.
October
October 2023
Were Ireland just too young and inexperienced to qualify for Euro 2024?
Stephen Kenny has drastically changed Ireland’s player pool – but if anyone is to benefit from his work, it won’t be him.
Gibraltar win gives a glimpse of what might have been under Stephen Kenny
Mikey Johnston — a player the manager could have done with earlier in his reign — impressed on his full debut.
Kenny admits future is uncertain, says 'there's been a lot of good football that people shouldn’t forget'
The Irish manager also revealed the FAI are close to securing a declaration from a winger in the Championship.
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Gibraltar
Stephen Kenny’s side secured a much-needed win in Faro.
Fans given reason to smile but Euro campaign limps to bitter end
Evan Ferguson scores a fine opener in 4-0 win but overall sense is one of disappointment.
Gibraltar v Ireland, Euro 2024 qualifier
Ireland faced Gibraltar as they attempted to pick up a second win of the qualifying campaign.
Oct 16th 2023, 9:37 PM FULL-TIME: GIBRALTAR 0-4 IRELAND
Oct 16th 2023, 9:25 PM GIBRALTAR 0-4 IRELAND (ROBINSON 80)
Oct 16th 2023, 9:03 PM GIBRALTAR 0-3 IRELAND (DOHERTY 61)
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Gibraltar?
Stephen Kenny is expected to go with an attacking lineup as his side bid to secure a much-needed win
'I actually feel sorry for the manager' - Irish players back Stephen Kenny
Friday’s defeat by Greece means Ireland’s hopes of qualifying from their group are now officially over.
Last night's game felt like the end of an era
A demoralising defeat by Greece at the Aviva Stadium left Ireland clinging to the faint possibility of progression to Euro 2024 via the playoffs.
Irish debutant's big night marred by inept team display
Liam Scales was rewarded for his fine start to the season at Celtic with a first international cap.