Mick McCarthy appointed Republic of Ireland manager as FAI outlines Stephen Kenny succession plan
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Mick McCarthy appointed Republic of Ireland manager as FAI outlines Stephen Kenny succession plan

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mick McCarthy will succeed Martin O’Neill as the Republic of Ireland manager after signing a two-year contract with the FAI, as the organisation outlined a long-term plan which will see the highly rated Stephen Kenny take over in 2020. The FAI also confirmed the appointment of Kenny, who has enjoyed a successful six-year spell in charge of the League of Ireland Premier Division champions Dundalk, as Ireland’s under-21 manager, with a plan to succeed McCarthy in two years following Euro 2020. I am delighted that the FAI Board and CEO have given me this opportunity to lead the team to Euro 2020.” The FAI chief executive John Delaney said McCarthy was the obvious candidate to replace O’Neill, who left the role this week after relegation in the Nations League. open image in gallery Stephen Kenny will take over in 2020 “Mick was a great player for Ireland and then had a terrific impact as manager by guiding the team to the round of 16 in the 2002 World Cup following a memorable draw with eventual finalists Germany.

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