Stephen Kenny's tenure as the Republic of Ireland boss is set to come to an end on Tuesday evening as he manages the national team against New Zealand in an international friendly.
Kenny's Ireland contract is nearly up and on the back of a disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, it seems highly unlikely that he will be offered a new deal.
The Ireland players, many of whom have come to Kenny's defence in recent weeks, will be keen to be keen to end the year on a high, and the 103rd ranked New Zealand should be a good opportunity for a closing victory.
Here is all you need to know about the match:
When and where is it on?
The match is scheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday, November 21.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on RTE 2 and will be able to stream on the RTE Player.
You can also keep up with all the action on the Irish Mirror Sport's live blog.
Quotes Corner
Stephen Kenny on his Ireland future
"Fom my point of view, the decision is being made next week. If it is my last game, so be it. If there’s a new manager to follow me in that regard, I’ll wish him well,
‘Regardless of what decision is made and if there’s a new manager to come in after me, I’ll wish them well, and I’ll wish the team well moving forward.
“I’ll always support Ireland so, from that point of view, that’s the way I view it.”
James McClean on lining out for Ireland for the last time
“I’ve never hid the fact that it means everything. The Ireland jersey along with the Derry City jersey is a jersey that means more to me than anything else ever will.
“I’ve been very fortunate to have some incredible moments in that jersey, I’ve got to play at two major tournaments.
“And unless you’re there, it’s very hard to put it into words and describe it to people, words don’t do it justice, and some people never get to experience it.
“Look, I’ve had incredible highs in the Ireland jersey, with a couple of lows.
“I would have loved to play in the World Cup, and that Denmark game, that’s something that will always hurt, but I’ve got absolutely no regrets.”
Betting Odds
Ireland 1/2
Draw 23/10
New Zealand 9/2
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