Stephen Kenny makes honest admission on what could “cost him” his job

"I live in the real world. I’m a realist."

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny made an honest admission on what "could cost him" his job as he enters the final stages of his current contract. The Ireland boss failed to qualify for the Euros and has just announced his squad for their Group B dead rubber game against the Netherlands, and a home friendly against New Zealand. After these games, the FAI will make a decision on Kenny's future, although it looks more and more likely that Ireland will be getting a new manager in the near future.

Stephen Kenny makes honest admission on what could "cost him" his job

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the last two internationals this year, Kenny made an honest admission on why his time might be up.

"'I might pay the price from losing to Greece,’ he said after naming a 24-man squad yesterday. "If we took four points off Greece maybe people would have a different perspective, you know? We wouldn’t have qualified but people might be thinking it’s alright.'

"I live in the real world. I’m a realist. I understand that. I’ve been under pressure, of course, but at the same time I know we’ve done a lot of exceptional work as well."

Stephen Kenny defiant in what he wants after Euros campaign officially ends.

Although the bookies and media have already been scouting for the next Ireland boss with names like Roy Keane, Lee Carsley and Gus Poyet all thrown into the mix, Kenny made it clear that he wants to stay on in the role.

"It’s stating the obvious that I want to stay on as Ireland manager. I’m not making a plea for that.

"I’ve been told no decision has been made, (or will be made) until after the New Zealand game. I don’t view it as purgatory." Although Kenny wishes to stay on, he is still being scouted by clubs who are in need of management, and it is believed that League One side Lincoln City are very interested in the former Dundalk boss. Related links:

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