Players and supporters have given a strong endorsement for manager to get new deal

‘If you want to work hands-on in high performance sport then there is no better job’

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Canaries remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just two points

The league leaders extend gap at the top as they cash in on red card for Ben Gibson

Listening to the players it’s clear they have bought in completely to the manager’s approach

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty; Adam Idah, Andrew Omobamidele play full game

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance