'He's made progress with the players at his disposal' - Stephen Kenny deserves new contract, says John Giles
John Giles says under-pressure Ireland boss John Giles deserves a new contract and he's 'done a great job'.
The former Irish international and Leeds United star was steadfast in his opinion that the Boys in Green boss's contract should be renewed.
"I think Stephen has done a really, really good job with the players that have been available to him," Giles said told former RTÉ colleague Eamon Dunphy on The Stand podcast on Monday.
"On a personal note, I'd love to see him have an extension to his contract."
"I think he's done a good job, he's a good fella, a good character. He's made progress with the team with the players he's had at his disposal. It's a very, very difficult job."
Ireland's recent form has been brought into question as well as the managerial capabilities of Kenny whose contract runs out in 2024. Two losses to France and The Netherlands in the past five days have put even more pressure on the Dubliner with his side only managing a paltry three points in the Euros qualifiers thus far.
"The fans will dictate how the situation transpires," Giles added. "If the people are still coming to the matches, that's a big plus for him.
"It means that they like watching the team, and whoever makes the decision to extend his contract, it will be a plus for him in a big way."
While most will point to the results (four losses in five) Dunphy and Giles spoke about the type of football that Kenny has been attempting to implement in the team and stated that "I think he's been brave in what he's done. They try to play constructive football and most of the time they do but they don't have a lot of choice."
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