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Published 09:04 24 Mar 2022 GMT
Updated 11:38 24 Mar 2022 GMT
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"It's been unimpressive," Collins told SportsJOE about Kenny's reign ahead of Ireland's friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania later this week.
"We were told we're gonna play this magical football that will fill stadiums. We've been through three competitions abysmally. It hasn't been good, it hasn't been good at all."
The former Bohemians manager also talked down the positivity surrounding the recent wins, as Ireland were out of the running to reach the World Cup at the point.
"They were dead rubber games (Ireland's wins over Azerbaijan and Luxembourg). People were saying they were qualifiers, they weren't, there was no qualification at stake.
The former Shamrock Rovers manager credits Barry for Ireland's formation switch to a back-three with wing-backs.
According to Collins, Kenny's tactics had always been "one-dimensional."
“The new system was brought in by the chap (Anthony Barry) from Chelsea,” Collins said.
"Stephen normally throughout his career would play with a flat-back four. When that change came in, I was happy to see it. I've seen Stephen over the years be one-dimensional in his formation."
"He's not tactically good, tactically redundant I would say," Collins continued.
"But, he's a good motivator, players like him. He has a good eye for players."
The former Athlone Town manager said Kenny's new contract will be judged on results solely.
"The players want to play for him, he has the supporters on board due to politicking, and that's a part of the job, but it's all about results now. The politicking is over now.
"It's game on now, if he doesn't win games he's gone."
Collins was asked if he believes Kenny will guide Ireland to Euro 2024. He responded with a blunt "no."
Roddy Collins is an ambassador for Elite Fives 2022, Ireland’s biggest amateur five-a-side football tournament. The event takes place on June 25th and 26th at the AUL Complex in Dublin. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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