Brian Kerr scoffs at rift with Stephen Kenny as he backs St Patrick’s Athletic boss to succeed [Video]

BRIAN KERR said that he does not need to speak to St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny to cheer him on.

The two former Ireland managers have a frosty relationship in recent years having previously been close. 

And Kenny said when appointed manager of St Patrick’s Athletic last year – where Kerr is a regular as a fan and is held in high regard – that they were unlikely to be meeting for coffees.

But Kerr said that while they have not spoken, it is no big issue for him once Kenny is a success at Richmond Park. 

He said: “I don’t have any differences with Stephen. I’ve not spoken to him.

“But I go to the matches…if Stephen is still there with his five-year contract and then he goes, I’ll …