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Conor Hourihane's mistake led to Armenia's second goal

Kenny acknowledges mistakes but won't stray from plan

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny accepts his team made baffling errors in the 3-2 win against Armenia but remains confident any issues can, and will, be ironed out by the time the Euros qualification campaign rolls around next spring.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny celebrating the Michael Obafemi strike at Lansdowne Road

Defiant Kenny defends team after 'crazy' Armenia clash

Stephen Kenny was defiant in defence of his side's performance after securing a slender 3-2 victory over Armenia, despite "a few minutes of absolute madness", that almost proved costly at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22

Robbie Brady scores from the penalty spot

Kenny bemoans 'ridiculous ten minute period'

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left to bemoan 'ridiculous ten minute period' as his side conspired to throw away a two-goal lead against Armenia, only to nick victory courtesy of a late Robbie Brady penalty.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Shane Duffy and Chiedozie Ogbene training on a well-watered Lansdowne Road track ahead of the Armenia match

Preview: Ireland must avoid bum note against Armenia

Stephen Kenny pondered the definition of tempo in football and its importance in ensuring victory against Armenia in tonight's UEFA Nations League encounter.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny is hoping his side secure the victory against Armenia

Kenny focus on Armenia as Scots loss sparks old debate

Stephen Kenny's suitability as the manager of Ireland was once again a topic of discussion ahead of the final UEFA Nations League game against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny and Nathan Collins at Monday's pre-Armenia press conference

Changes but not radical for Armenia relegation battle

Stephen Kenny confirmed that there would be changes to his side to face Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night, however, the Ireland manager expects them to be minimal rather than wholesale.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Ireland have managed one win from five Nations League games

Gutsy Ireland look to end campaign on a high in Dublin

Two years in, 26 games later, Stephen Kenny could finally afford to be ruthless in his selection as Ireland travelled to play Scotland at Hampden Park on Saturday night.

Soccer • 25 Sep 22

"We are always honest in our discussions and we are disappointed to lose"

Stephen Kenny: Hampden clash was 'tough' one to lose

Stephen Kenny felt that Ireland were hard done by in their defeat to Scotland with a Ryan Christie penalty deciding the hard-fought UEFA Nations League match in Glasgow.

Soccer • 25 Sep 22

Ireland fans out and about in the Glasgow sunshine ahead of the game

Postcard: Irish hope Hampden is their Island in the Sun

Hampden Park was renovated back in 1999 but it retains the character of what was once the biggest stadium in the world.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

James McClean edging closer to his 100th cap for Ireland

Battle of the brains can decide Scotland sequel

Building belief, creating confidence, it's amazing what a convincing win can do for an emerging team; securing a 3-0 competitive victory is good for the soul of an international side.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny is not overly concerned about facing a perceived much improved Scotland side

Kenny's main concern is selection not new-look Scots

Stephen Kenny does not appear to be buying into the hype that Scotland are a changed and much-improved side compared to the team that lined out in Dublin during the summer.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny speaks with the squad ahead of training at the historic Hampden Park stadium

Kenny not relying on Aviva victory blueprint

Stephen Kenny is not looking at Ireland's 3-0 victory over Scotland as the blueprint for repeating the feat at Hampden Park on Saturday night.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Aaron Connolly goes through his paces during Republic of Ireland U21s training

Connolly: U21s shows I don't take Ireland for granted

Aaron Connolly says he is determined to help the Republic of Ireland Under-21s make history and prove he still has the hunger to produce the goods in a green jersey.

Soccer • 21 Sep 22

Dara O'Shea and Shane Duffy are both looking to start against Scotland on Saturday

Kenny's Duffy defensive dilemma for Scotland clash

Stephen Kenny has a selection dilemma in defence ahead of Saturday's trip to Glasgow, and the Ireland manager admitted that fairness is sometimes overlooked when getting the right balance for his team.

Soccer • 21 Sep 22

Stephen Kenny cheered on by watching school children at Monday's training session

Kenny expecting great game at historic Hampden Park

Stephen Kenny is expecting a great game and a fantastic occasion as Ireland take on Scotland at the historic Hampden Park.

Soccer • 20 Sep 22

Swansea City manager Russell Martin has left Michael Obafemi out of recent matchday squads

Swansea boss disappointed by Kenny comments on Obafemi

Swansea manager Russell Martin has expressed disappointment at Stephen Kenny's comments regarding Michael Obafemi's situation at club level.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

James McClean aims for a century of caps

Nothing guaranteed as McClean chases the century

When James McClean led the Republic of Ireland out in Lodz in June against Ukraine, it was his 94th senior international game.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher

Kenny 'wasn't aware of Kelleher injury'

Stephen Kenny has refused to be entangled in a war of words with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over the mysterious nature of exactly where Caoimhin Kelleher picked up an injury which has ruled him out of the opening part of the season.

Soccer • 16 Sep 22

Michael Obafemi celebrates after scoring against Scotland

Kenny: 'There are two or three sides to every story'

Despite not playing for his club Swansea City since before transfer deadline day, Michael Obafemi is firmly in the plans of manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Idah out of Nations League games after knee surgery

Adam Idah will miss the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League clashes against Scotland and Armenia later this month after undergoing knee surgery.

Soccer • 08 Sep 22

Nathan Collins and Festy Obosele have become squad regulars over the past 12 months

Coleman: Young guns can give Ireland added consistency

With more games under their belt, Séamus Coleman is excited by what the current crop of younger players can bring to the Republic of Ireland in the short term.

Soccer • 18 Aug 22

Nathan Collins, Gavin Bazunu (c) and Mark Travers (r) are all Premier League players

Kenny: Premier League moves good for Irish football

Stephen Kenny says that Irish players securing moves to the Premier League can only be positive for the national team, ahead of October's draw for Euro 2024.

Soccer • 02 Aug 22

Eoin Kenny has been called into the Northern Ireland squad

Stephen Kenny's son named in Northern Ireland squad

Eoin Kenny, the son of Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, has been called up to the Northern Ireland Under-18 squad.

Soccer • 19 Jul 22

John Eustace was part of the Ireland coaching group for Nations League matches

Blow for Kenny as Eustace takes over at Birmingham

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is set for another backroom reshuffle after coach John Eustace was appointing to the top job at Championship club Birmingham City.

Soccer • 03 Jul 22

Stephen Kenny is an ambassador for the Unity Euro Cup

Ireland represented in new UEFA tournament for refugees

UEFA is to host a new international friendly tournament for refugee teams this summer which will also include representation from Ireland, with Boys in Green manager Stephen Kenny among the ambassadors for the Unity Euro Cup.

Soccer • 20 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny

Kenny acknowledges mistakes but won't stray from plan

Defiant Kenny defends team after 'crazy' Armenia clash

Kenny bemoans 'ridiculous ten minute period'

Preview: Ireland must avoid bum note against Armenia

Kenny focus on Armenia as Scots loss sparks old debate

Changes but not radical for Armenia relegation battle

Gutsy Ireland look to end campaign on a high in Dublin

Stephen Kenny: Hampden clash was 'tough' one to lose

Postcard: Irish hope Hampden is their Island in the Sun

Battle of the brains can decide Scotland sequel

Kenny's main concern is selection not new-look Scots

Kenny not relying on Aviva victory blueprint

Connolly: U21s shows I don't take Ireland for granted

Kenny's Duffy defensive dilemma for Scotland clash

Kenny expecting great game at historic Hampden Park

Swansea boss disappointed by Kenny comments on Obafemi

Nothing guaranteed as McClean chases the century

Kenny 'wasn't aware of Kelleher injury'

Kenny: 'There are two or three sides to every story'

Idah out of Nations League games after knee surgery

Coleman: Young guns can give Ireland added consistency

Kenny: Premier League moves good for Irish football

Stephen Kenny's son named in Northern Ireland squad

Blow for Kenny as Eustace takes over at Birmingham

Ireland represented in new UEFA tournament for refugees

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