Stephen Kenny under pressure as Ireland’s qualification hopes come to endBy Damian Spellman, PAStephen Kenny’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager reached the point of no return after a comprehensive 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Greece finally killed off any hope of Euro 2024 qualification. For Kenny, there is only the prospect of a bloody post-mortem amid a mounting chorus of disapproval after a night which ended with a smattering of boos, but more apathy. Evan Ferguson’s return could not lift Ireland. Georgios Giakoumakis (left) put Greece ahead in Dublin. Vlachodimos repelled a 83rd-minute Doherty header with his feet and Robinson dragged a shot wide seconds later, but redemption proved beyond Kenny’s side.

Source: Irish Independent October 13, 2023 23:24 UTC