We realized one thing about Stephen Kenny in far-off Baku final night time – he could be ruthless when that administration high quality is required.
hen your workforce is profitable 2-0 away from dwelling at half-time, a supervisor won’t often make a change.
However Kenny had no issue in hauling off Daryl Horgan, a participant who had been with him at Dundalk, when issues weren’t going properly for him.
He had surrendered possession a number of instances within the first half and was one of many few Irish gamers not heading for a seven or an eight within the scores.
Kenny was not for leaving Horgan on any longer – not when a a lot wanted aggressive win was in sight for him and for Eire.
Horgan was reasonably a shock selection to begin the match and Kenny confirmed no compunction in correcting his choice error.
It was a troublesome name, however one of many form that wins a supervisor respect within the dressing-room.
It was a tough one, however the proper one, and you believe you studied Stephen will revenue from it in the long term.
Now the proper factor for Kenny to do can be to begin Daryl Horgan on Tuesday in opposition to Qatar, to present him an opportunity to show he’s higher than the primary half final night time.
Horgan, and some others, want a begin with Eire and Tuesday is the perfect night time for it.