John Roycroft gives his reaction to an enjoyable but, as always, controversial World Cup in Qatar. 

The brilliance of the Irish team to qualify for their first World Cup was somewhat lost in the subsequent chant scandal. John Roycroft fears that this will just result in this happy and eloquent side losing their voice for fear of offence.

The brilliance of the Irish team to qualify for their first World Cup was somewhat lost in the subsequent chant scandal. John Roycroft fears that this will just result in this happy and eloquent side losing their voice for fear of offence.

Ireland's results are improving but they are still far from their best. However, John Roycroft believes Kenny and his players have made the most of favourable public opinion to secure his future at the helm

Stephen Kenny's unprecedented run of bad luck sees him still without a win after nine games. Despite promising signs in the game against Serbia, he now faces a must-win game against Luxembourg tomorrow evening if he hopes to stay on as Irish manager.