Stephen Kenny: Republic of Ireland manager departs role after failing to qualify for Euro 2024
Stephen Kenny's reign as Republic of Ireland manager comprised 29 competitive fixtures, of which only six — five of them against Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Armenia and Gibraltar twice — have ended in victory; 52-year-old's contract expired after New Zealand friendly
Wednesday 22 November 2023 21:40, UK
Stephen Kenny's contract as manager of the Republic of Ireland senior men's team will not be renewed, the Football Association of Ireland has announced.
The 52-year-old, who replaced Mick McCarthy at the helm in April 2020, was in charge for the final time during Tuesday's 1-1 friendly draw against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
His departure comes following Ireland's poor Euro 2024 qualification campaign, where the team missed out on a spot at next year's finals in Germany.
The Football Association of Ireland board reviewed the team's dismal Euro 2024 qualification campaign and has opted for a new profile in the dug-out.
In a statement on the FAI website, CEO Jonathan Hill said: «Following a board meeting this evening [Wednesday], the FAI can confirm that Stephen Kenny will not continue in his role as manager of the senior men's national team.
»Over the period of his tenure, Stephen and his staff have worked tirelessly to create the right environment to support the development of our senior men's team, and we are hugely grateful for that considerable contribution.
«Stephen has also overseen an important period of transition for our senior men's national team and has given debuts to a significant number of new and younger players and this will serve as a solid platform for whoever now takes this group of players forward.
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