Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is favored by the Irish FA, The Independent reports, as they assess the future of Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny
The former Manchester United coach has throughly impressed since then, earning promotion from League One and now seeing his side flourish in the Championship.
He’s often linked with jobs elsewhere and the latest is links to the Republic of Ireland job. Current boss Kenny is coming under fire and The Independent say that McKenna’s has been mentioned among the Irish ‘football hierarchy’.
England U21 boss Lee Carsley is thought to be more strongly favoured, whilst Celta Vigo and former Liverpool, Everton, and Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is also a name being considered.
The same report adds that an appointment of McKenna is viewed as a potentially difficult one ‘due to Ipswich’s huge investment in a Premier League promotion push’.
Born in London, McKenna spent part of his youth career in Northern Ireland, even representing the nation at U19 and U21 level before retiring at 22, and pursuing a career in coaching.
