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Goalkeeper coach Alan Kelly latest to leave Stephen Kenny's backroom staff
Kelly says he has stepped away over concerns about Covid-19.
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Kelly says he has stepped away over concerns about Covid-19.
Duff has made an abrupt exit from the Irish camp, though it’s not thought he has any issue with Stephen Kenny.
He did not deny the scale of the reaction was fuelled by the FAI’s own statement on the issue.
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James Collins is hoping he can carry his encouraging club form onto the international scene.
The Irish assistant used more than a dollop of sarcasm in dismissing the episode.
Stephen Kenny has addressed his motivational video and pre-game speech ahead of the England game, which he describes as a ‘non-story.’
The road to Qatar begins in March for Stephen Kenny’s Boys in Green.
The FAI consider the matter dealt with, but the leaking of dressing room details undermines Kenny’s work as manager.
An FAI statement confirmed that the Republic of Ireland manager has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
The goalkeeper coach has broken his silence as the fallout to a leak from the Irish dressing room intensifies.
Ronan Curtis scored his seventh and eighth goals of the campaign amid a Portsmouth win.
There is no suggestion Kenny’s job is under threat.
Stephen Kenny’s side suffered a 3-0 defeat in an international friendly played last week at Wembley.
The Irish boss was without 14 players as his side underwhelmed in a 0-0 draw with Bulgaria.
The Aviva Stadium hosts tonight’s Nations League clash.
The new manager’s Nations League campaign has been hopelessly undermined by injury and Covid-19.
Stephen Kenny will be without several key players tomorrow night.
Ireland have seen four positive cases of the virus among the players during this camp.
Kelly has chosen to leave camp as he is asthmatic.
Meanwhile, Jack Byrne ended a 35-year wait for a League of Ireland player to be capped in a competitive fixture for the Boys in Green.
The Irish midfielder is sticking by his manager after a difficult start.
The Irish boss spoke of what will be added to his squad next year by all of those who have missed recent games.
Wales hosted Ireland, as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to end a long winless run.
The defender looked up to fellow St Judes player Kevin McManamon.
The Irish boss feels his side should not be judged solely on last Thursday’s friendly against England.
The Ireland boss has seen a number of important players ruled out of late.
Jack Byrne, Josh Cullen and Ryan Manning have already joined up with Kenny’s squad while Ciaran Clark and Darragh Lenihan are expected to follow.
Speaking on ITV, Keane praised Jack Grealish and admitted England might have had a more difficult training session.
England were the far superior side on a disappointing night for Ireland at Wembley.
The Irish boss also confirmed Seamus Coleman will miss the remaining games with Wales and Bulgaria.
The midfielder has left camp for family reasons.
Stephen Kenny takes his side to Wembley, still searching for a win and even a goal from open play.
Aaron Connolly and Callum Robinson are out of Ireland’s forthcoming games, including tomorrow’s friendly with England.
Connolly has been withdrawn through injury, while Robinson is confirmed as the player who tested positive for Covid-19.
‘”We really need him to get matches under his belt as we feel he is ready to play for us’, said Stephen Kenny.
The Irish boss also spoke of what he can do to prevent Irish underage players defecting to other nations in the future.
The Irish manager says the striker’s absence gives Aaron Connolly a chance to play in his favoured position.
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