Ireland part ways with national coach Stephen Kenny

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Leaves a “solid foundation”

After missing the European Championship qualification, Ireland parted ways with national coach Stephen Kenny. The FAI association announced this on Wednesday. A successor is still unknown. The 52-year-old took over the office in April 2020. In 40 international matches under Kenny’s leadership, the team scored an average of 1.1 points.

As fourth in Group B behind France, the Netherlands and Greece, Ireland clearly missed out on a ticket to next year’s tournament in Germany. This means that the Irish have to take on the role of spectators at a major tournament for the fourth time in a row.

Keane, Duff & Co.: Ireland’s most capped players

14 Richard Dunne | Internationals: 80 | Goals: 8

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Debut: April 26, 2000

13 Paul McGrath | Internationals: 83 | Goals: 8

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Debut: February 5, 1985

12 Shane Long | Internationals: 88 | Goals: 17

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Debut: February 7, 2007

11 Tony Cascarino | Internationals: 90 | Goals: 19

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Debut: February 7, 2007

9 Glenn Whelan | Internationals: 91 | Goals: 2

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Debut: May 24, 2008

9 Niall Quinn | Internationals: 91 | Goals: 21

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Debut: May 25, 1986

8 Aiden McGeady | Internationals: 92 | Goals: 5

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Debut: June 2, 2004

7 Damien Duff | Internationals: 101 | Goals: 8

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Debut: March 25, 1998

6 Steve Staunton | Internationals: 102 | Goals: 8

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Debut: October 19, 1988

5 James McClean | Internationals: 103 | Goals: 11

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Debut: February 29, 2012

4Kevin Kilbane | Internationals: 111 | Goals: 8

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Debut: September 6, 1997

3 John O’Shea | Internationals: 118 | Goals: 3

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Debut: August 15, 2001

2 Shay Given | Internationals: 134

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Debut: March 27, 1996

1 Robbie Keane | Internationals: 146 | Goals: 68

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Debut: March 25, 1998

“Stephen has also led an important transition period for our senior men’s national team, helping a large number of new and younger players make their debuts and this will serve as a solid foundation for whoever takes this group of players forward,” said chief executive Jonathan Hill.

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