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Republic of Ireland U21 boss Stephen Kenny has hit out at the latest allocation of government funding to the FAI.  On Friday, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport announced the first set of allocations under the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). A range of projects throughout the country across different sports were allocated money with rugby and …

Whether Ireland overcome their two-legged playoff and reach Euro 2020 or not, we know one thing is for sure, Mick McCarthy’s reign will end in August of next year. As a part of the rather bizarre arrangement which saw McCarthy take the job for a second time, he will make way for the incoming Stephen Kenny following the conclusion of …

Two wins, six points, five goals, and a team back on track. Last week’s U21 internationals were a massive boost for Stephen Kenny’s side, after their first real taste of disappointment last month. Kenny’s kids made the trek to Armenia and came away with a crucial win despite going down to ten men before a stunning second half display against …

For the second times in two games, Ireland battled back from a goal down against Sweden to win 4-1, with Lee O’Connor, Adam Idah, Troy Parrott and Zach Elbouzedi finding the net in another impressive win for Stephen Kenny’s men. Coming into this game, Kenny had the beauty of welcoming a handful of key players, the likes of Parrott, Jayson …

Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has named his starting XI ahead of tonight’s crucial Euro 2021 qualifier against Sweden at Tallaght Stadium tonight. Captain Jayson Molumby returns to the starting XI in centre-midfield after missing the victory over Armenia through suspension while Lee O’Connor is also back after his successful stint with the Irish senior side. Troy Parrott starts after …

Damien Delaney has called for Stephen Kenny to immediately replace Mick McCarthy as the Republic of Ireland manager following the team’s failure to qualify automatically for Euro 2020. Kenny, the Ireland Under-21 coach, will succeed McCarthy as the senior team manager in August 2020. However, following the 1-1 draw with Denmark on Monday night, which confirmed Ireland’s place in a …

Zach Elbouzedi’s second-half goal gave ten man Ireland a crucial victory away to Armenia to keep them top of their Euro 2021 qualification group. Despite missing a host of starters, including suspended captain Jayson Molumby and the duo of Lee O’Connor and Troy Parrott, who are both with the senior side, Kenny’s men dominated proceedings throughout the first half but …

Stephen Kenny has confirmed there will be four new faces in the Ireland U21 line-up for Thursday’s clash with Armenia.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, Caoimhin Kelleher, Michael Obafemi, Conor Masterson, Neil Farrugia and Trevor Clarke pulled out of the squad through injury while both Jayson Molumby and Lee O’Connor are suspended. Speaking to FAI TV earlier today, Kenny confirmed that …

West Ham United striker Anthony Scully has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of the upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. Scully, who is the son of former Ireland B international and QPR winger Tony Scully, has been in tremendous form for The Hammers’ Under-23 side scoring 11 goals and providing six assists …

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 team will be forced to take five flights for their upcoming European Championship qualifier against Armenia because of the poor state of the FAI’s finances. When announcing his squad for the games against Armenia and Sweden, Stephen Kenny revealed that the FAI are unable to charter a flight for the team for their trip to …

Stephen Kenny has named his Irish U21 squad ahead of their upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. As expected, Tottenham striker Troy Parrott is not involved after Mick McCarthy confirmed that he would be in the senior squad for their games against New Zealand and Denmark. Aaron Connolly is also not involved for the same reasons while Liverpool’s Caoimhin …

Michael Obafemi may be a senior Irish international and a Premier League goalscorer with Southampton, but Thursday could see him win his first-ever cap for Stephen Kenny’s U21 side. Obafemi, who is still just 19 years of age, has been on the fringes of the first-team squad at St Mary’s over the past season and a half. He made his …

Stephen Kenny has said that his U21 side selling out Tallaght Stadium for their European Qualifier against Italy is a “fantastic” achievement but stressed that it also shows how desperately needed more suitable footballing infrastructure is in the country. The Irish U21s have been in sparkling form since Kenny took the reins late last year, winning all three of their …

Irish Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has explained that he feels Caoimhin Kelleher’s experience playing with his side was a massive help in preparing the goalkeeper for his first-team debut with Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last week. Kelleher was given the nod between the sticks against MK Dons for what was his first senior competitive appearance for the Reds and …

Stephen Kenny has named his Irish U21 squad ahead of the crucial upcoming European Qualifiers against Italy and Iceland. As expected, Brighton striker Aaron Connolly has been included in the squad despite calls for him to make the first team 24, while Tottenham’s Troy Parrott will get the chance to add to his three goals in the last two games …

The clamour for Ireland’s promising players to be promoted to the senior team is understandable, but it might not be that simple. The conditions just aren’t right in Mick McCarthy’s team for them to flourish. It would be another short-term move for Irish football. Picture the scene. Darren Randolph has the ball at his feet. The Ireland team pushes up …

Stephen Kenny has behind stayed in Sweden after feeling unwell following the Republic of Ireland’s match on Tuesday evening. Kenny’s Under-21 team were in Kalmar for a European Championship qualifer, a game they won 3-1 – with Conor Masterson and Troy Parrot (2) getting goals. After the match, the 47-year-old felt unwell and was examined by the FAI’s medical staff. …

“It’s me that’s come in, could’ve quite easily took a brickbat by drawing in Gibraltar or lost in Gibraltar, that’s protected him from that.” Mick McCarthy had a lot to say following Ireland’s 3-1 victory over Bulgaria in a friendly on Tuesday night. Alan Browne, Kevin Long and James Collins got the goals for Ireland against modest opposition. But it …