Mark Sykes: ‘I didn’t feel there was a pathway or trials for the Republic of Ireland in Belfast’ February 24, 2023 Posted by International Soccer Leave a comment The call, when it came, left him speechless. Mark Sykes was a relatively unknown footballer, quietly earning his crust in England’s third tier, when he found Stephen Kenny on the other end of the line. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent Author: Share this post: Share on Facebook Tweet this! Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest