Episode 1850: Ireland 0 – Finland 1, Messi Dupes Us All
Stephen Kenny is now winless in two as Ireland manager. It is time to admit it just hasn’t worked, and retreat to the safety of the old ways? Or after four training days and two matches, might it still be too soon to pronounce definitive judgment?
Players, Ex players, fans, pundits, the lot have craved an Irish team that plays in a more expansive style. Huge clamour to get Stephen Kenny in aswell. Now give him, his staff and players time.
— Darren O'Dea (@odea_darren) September 6, 2020
Dion Fanning and David Sneyd join us to analyse the game. If there’s a culture war in Irish football, who are the warring sides? And are there any quick solutions to the problems that have revealed themselves.
‘People debating the merits of what Stephen Kenny is trying to do seems bizarre at such an early stage. He has not plotted or dreamed up some crazed concoction of ideas to overhaul a grand masterplan. He’s attempting to fix something that has been broken.https://t.co/ogQG88gSbp
— David Sneyd (@DavidSneyd) September 6, 2020
Ken also complains about being taken for a ride by the Nine Figure Man himself, Lionel Messi.
Barcelona expect Lionel Messi to attend today's training session after he decided to stay at the club, Goal can confirm ??????? pic.twitter.com/lPPYZo3i3H
— Goal (@goal) September 7, 2020
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