Ireland fell to an embarrassing defeat to Luxembourg, a country with a population just over 600,000. Stephen Kenny has endured a torrid start to his time as FAI manager going winless in ten games. The defeat has now lead to a number of Irish fans calling for Celtic legend Neil Lennon to be appointed as manager, replacing struggling Kenny.
Lennon has been out of work since resigning as Celtic’s 10IAR bid capitulated and the only natural conclusion after months of pressure was that Lennon had to go.
Defeat. #WEAREONE | #COYBIG | #IRLLUX pic.twitter.com/QjWzpalY9P
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) March 27, 2021
Get Kenny out and bring in Neil Lennon. This job is far too big for Kenny. He should stick to his own level which the the League of Ireland
— ً (@Mar10elli) March 27, 2021
Neil Lennon worth a punt at this rate,
— marcello bertuccelli (@marcellocbertu1) March 27, 2021
I hear Neil Lennon needs a job 😉
— Jamie 🔴⚫️ 🏴 (@Amonmrk) March 27, 2021
neil lennon would steady the ship. this was kennys big test which he failed miserably after doing okay in serbia. we showed no attacking intent at all and persisted trying to play out of our own third – badly. fold the country
— Dave carter (@Dave_carter1982) March 27, 2021
A job for Neil Lennon methinks
— not Bobby Charlton (@notBobbyCharlt1) March 27, 2021
Neil Lennon is likely
— Mo 🇮🇶🇮🇪 (@MoThiagoA6) March 27, 2021
Have to say Neil Lennon is a great shout for us ……..🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
— JungleLion (@JungleLion_) March 27, 2021
Looks like Neil Lennon won't be out of work for long….#IRLLUX
— Éanna Crehan (@spiralism1) March 27, 2021
It would be an interesting proposition for Ireland and Lennon, who has only managed at club level. The Irishman said he would like to get back into management but there would likely be a lot of abuse directed towards the 49-year-old if he did become the next Irish manager, considering he played for the North.
Lennon has won ten titles with Celtic, eight Scottish Cups and three league cups in two spells as manager and one as a player. He will always be a Celtic legend but it was clear that his time as manager was up. Lennon will be recognised for all that he has done for the club but it may take some time as this season has been incredibly tough for everyone involved.
