Stephen Kenny says he is “realistic” about his long-term prospects as Ireland boss but is adamant that he will be in charge for the November international window no matter what happens in tomorrow’s qualifier away to the group’s bottom side, Gibraltar. Kenny heads into the penultimate game in the group with a return of just three points from six games.
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Republic of Ireland assistant manager Damien Duff has tonight announced he will leave his role with immediate effect. The 41-year-old former Irish international, capped 100 times by his country, took up the coaching position in August alongside manager Stephen Kenny and Keith Andrews.
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Five Republic of Ireland players will miss this afternoon’s Nations League clash with Wales after one squad member tested positive for Covid-19. It is the second such incident to hit the Irish camp.
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An injury time Shane Duffy header rescued a draw for Ireland away to Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League after Bozhidar Kraev gave the hosts the lead. The result earns Stephen Kenny a point in his first game as Ireland manager.
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