Stephen Kenny replaces Mick McCarthy as Ireland football manager

ANI
05 Apr 2020, 13:55 GMT+10

Dublin [Ireland], April 5 (ANI): Stephen Kenny has replaced Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland team manager, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) announced on Saturday.

McCarthy's contract was due to expire on July 31 after the UEFA EURO 2020 finals, with Kenny initially scheduled to step up from his Under-21 team role on August 1. This move allows Kenny time to plan for the European Championship play-off semi-final against Slovakia later in the year.

Interim FAI CEO Gary Owens said: "This has been a difficult situation for the Association - and for Mick and Stephen in particular - in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had on the football calendar."McCarthy supported the decision and welcomed his successor to the new post.

"I fully support the decision. It's only right and fair that Stephen gets his chance on August 1," McCarthy said.

With four games set to take place in Dublin in 2021 for the European Championships, McCarthy plans to watch Ireland in those games.

"I said to Roy [Barrett] that the only thing I'd ask for when leaving is a couple of tickets for next EUROs when we qualify," he said. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Poland Sun.

More Information

1 ℃

Mostly Cloudy in Warsaw

Europe

Section

IMF predicts Indian economy to grow at staggering 11.5 per cent

New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI/Big News Network): India will reclaim the status of the world's fastest-growing economy, and will ...

Work on final 150kms of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline begins

The Russian vessel tapped to finish the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has begun work in Danish waters just ...

International drug lord compared to Pablo Escobar is finally caught

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A Canadian man, one of the world's most wanted fugitives, has been arrested by the Central Unit ...

Andy Murray gives advice on how to stay tennis fit during lockdown

Tennis star Andy Murray has offered advice to recreational players on how to stay fit for the sport during lockdown.As ...

Russian Lawmakers Approve Extension Of Key Nuke Pact With U.S.

MOSCOW -- Russian lawmakers have approved an extension of the New START nuclear arms control treaty as Moscow and Washington ...

Life Healthcare's revenue jumps 6% following surge in patient numbers

Patients returning to hospitals for elective surgeries and an increase in Covid-19 admissions have resulted in a 6% revenue climb ...

International

Section