Ireland Soccer Team Manager

Stephen Kenny's Future in Doubt

Stephen Kenny's future as manager of the Republic of Ireland is in doubt following a poor run of results.

Kenny has overseen just one win in his 17 games in charge and has come under increasing pressure from fans and pundits.

The FAI board is expected to meet in the coming days to discuss Kenny's future.

Possible replacements for Kenny include former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon.

McCarthy is the bookmakers' favorite to replace Kenny, while Lennon is also in the running.

Kenny's Record as Ireland Manager

Kenny has overseen a poor run of results since taking over as Ireland manager in April 2020.

The 50-year-old has won just one of his 17 games in charge, a friendly against Andorra in June 2021.

Ireland have also lost 11 games under Kenny, including a 5-0 thrashing by Portugal in November 2021.

Kenny's Tactics and Style of Play

Kenny has employed a variety of tactics and formations during his time as Ireland manager.

He has often played with a back three and wing-backs, but has also used a back four and a more traditional 4-4-2 formation.

Kenny's teams have been criticized for being too defensive and lacking creativity.

Kenny's Future

Kenny's future as Ireland manager is in doubt following the team's poor run of results.

The FAI board is expected to meet in the coming days to discuss his future.

Possible replacements for Kenny include Mick McCarthy and Neil Lennon.