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Kenneth Hickey

02-02-2008, 09:40 PM

From Rte.ie...

Ireland appointment appears imminent
Saturday, 2 February 2008 19:29
It looks increasingly likely that a new Republic of Ireland manager will be in place before Wednesday's friendly against Brazil at Croke Park.

The chairman of the selection panel established to recruit Steve Staunton's successor, has asked the President of the Football Association of Ireland to convene a meeting of the Board of Management.

David Blood has called a meeting for tomorrow evening at 6.30pm in Dublin's Citywest Hotel.

The three-man committee of Don Givens, Ray Houghton and Don Howe has met and interviewed numerous candidates in the past few months.

Former England and Barcelona manager Terry Venables and former Liverpool supremo Gerard Houllier had been the early favourites.

However, the latest reports suggest that veteran Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni is the man most likely to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2010 World Cup.

The FAI have also confirmed that a statement will be issued after the meeting and posted on their website.

This is great news for Irish soccer if it's true, Trapattoni with Brady as assisstant would be a fanatastic management team, at least we wont be losing to the likes of cyprus anymore..

fucking excellent for arland, looks like the selction commitee thing was worth it in the end, fair play to the lads!

kevinbitzz

02-02-2008, 11:42 PM

He has an unreal CV of teams managed and honours,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Trapattoni

Still reckon El Tel will get it,

M&M

02-02-2008, 11:50 PM

From Rte.ie...

This is great news for Irish soccer if it's true, Trapattoni with Brady as assisstant would be a fanatastic management team, at least we wont be losing to the likes of cyprus anymore..

fucking excellent for arland, looks like the selction commitee thing was worth it in the end, fair play to the lads!

Jumping the gun a small bit there aren't you??

Would be very good news if it's true. I still wouldn't trust the FAI though.

Langer Dan

02-02-2008, 11:53 PM

Well he's a damn better pedigree than the last three bums.

Heres hoping htis is the dawn of a new era for Irish football.
EURO CHAMPS and World Cups without Ireland suck balls.

Lostmeringtopaddypower

02-02-2008, 11:55 PM

I thought it was to be a double-headed, Trappatoni and Liam Brady gig?

Trapp will wither in Ireland without proper italian restaurants.

He's brilliant when he flips out though.

Unfortunately, he's almost 70, so god only knows how long he'll stick with it.
IF it actually happens....

Aphex

03-02-2008, 12:03 AM

Lostmeringtopaddypower

03-02-2008, 12:05 AM

are you lost?

After some massive reflection on Friday, I think I may try to gain membership into the SFI.

They're right about an awful lot of stuff.........not just sports either.......

Aphex

03-02-2008, 12:06 AM

You've matured as a german...

Lostmeringtopaddypower

03-02-2008, 12:08 AM

You've matured as a german...

You're not wrong.

This is fucking excellent for my self-development......

KolaKubes

03-02-2008, 12:25 AM

How do you go from Steve Staunton to Giovanni Trappatoni?

Tis like they left the slightly slow two year old drive the car and now they're putting Michael Schumacher take over.

Kenneth Hickey

03-02-2008, 12:59 AM

How do you go from Steve Staunton to Giovanni Trappatoni?

Tis like they left the slightly slow two year old drive the car and now they're putting Michael Schumacher take over.

True.. the FAI work in mysterious ways..

The Stan fiasco will be forgotten about if we can start qualifying for tournaments again..

Qualyfing for the World Cup in SA would be a great way to start things off..

If Trapps gets the job tomorrow I'm booking my flights. :p

KolaKubes

03-02-2008, 01:02 AM

More important is the dire need for someone with his experience to examine the structures in football here and make some recommendations. We'll be getting the benefits of that long after he's gone.

keanos dog

03-02-2008, 01:05 AM

More important is the dire need for someone with his experience to examine the structures in football here and make some recommendations.

sure didn't roy keane do that in 2002 biy......

KolaKubes

03-02-2008, 01:08 AM

sure didn't roy keane do that in 2002 biy......

Roy had decided to set up his own Irish footballing structures in Sunderland.

Kenneth Hickey

03-02-2008, 06:26 AM

Roll on 6:30 tonight..

I hope to fock its not El Tell..

you never know with these FAI cunts.

azfad

03-02-2008, 10:11 AM

i look forward to his post match interviews if his english is as good as his german...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bqp64q7kHmw

VzN

03-02-2008, 01:08 PM

He should do his interviews in Irish!

STEVIEG

03-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Serious step-up alright if they bag this fella

Still, Roddy Collins sits patiently by his phone just in case

Mr.Mister

03-02-2008, 01:27 PM

How long are we managerless now?

KolaKubes

03-02-2008, 01:28 PM

How long are we managerless now?

About 21 months.

Otto_the_bus_driver

03-02-2008, 01:36 PM

Doesnt Brady speak Italian. Could be handy.

kevinbitzz

03-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Staunton is on SSN today, reporting on the Fulham/Villa game, I presume he will have something to say about it,

probably won't be intresting though......

saltyfriedeggs

03-02-2008, 06:58 PM

Former Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton believes Italian Giovanni Trapattoni would provide quite a contrast if appointed as his successor.

Trapattoni has emerged as the favourite for the national-team post vacated by Staunton last October after a poor Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.

The Football Association of Ireland are thought to be nearing a decision with a board meeting called for Sunday evening and a statement promised later on.

Trapattoni, who is currently in charge of Austrian club Salzburg, would bring a wealth of experience having coached Italy, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Fiorentina, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Benfica.

Yet Staunton believes important questions of his credentials would still need to be asked before an appointment could be made.

The ex-Liverpool and Aston Villa defender said: "What's his knowledge of the Irish players? How well does he know how the Irish players feel and what they're all about because I think we are a little bit different."

Reports suggest Trapattoni is one of two candidates to have been shortlisted for the post, with Terry Venables - most recently the England assistant coach - the other.

The new manager will take charge of a team facing a difficult World Cup qualifying group against the likes of Bulgaria, Italy and recent nemesis Cyprus.

Ireland's 5-2 loss to Cyprus in October 2006 was one of Staunton's most humiliating results and he struggled to win back favour thereafter.

Yet despite failing to qualify for Euro 2008, Staunton, who took charge in January 2006, still believes he has much to be proud of during his time in control.

"There are no regrets," he added. "I'm out of a job after losing one of the last 12 games.

"We brought a lot of young players through. We weren't beaten at home in the campaign so there were a lot of plusses there.

"There were some negative results but a lot more was made of that than the positives."

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3106807 ,00.html

aghabullogue 1890

03-02-2008, 07:02 PM

Staunton asking about Trappatoni's knowledge of Ireland's players. Staunton proved he had no knowledge of ANY PLAYERS

Aphex

03-02-2008, 07:06 PM

We weren't beaten at home in the campaign so there were a lot of plusses there.

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3106807 ,00.html

Yeah, the draw at home with Cyprus (and haunted to get it) was definitely a plus...the fucking eejit...

TonyCochrane

03-02-2008, 07:35 PM

I am glued to the radio hoping the Irish Manager Deathwatch will end and I can come off hunger strike.

I'm so hungry.

STEVIEG

03-02-2008, 07:55 PM

Former Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton believes Italian Giovanni Trapattoni would provide quite a contrast if appointed as his successor.

We live in hope

VzN

03-02-2008, 07:56 PM

Trappatoni will bring you a nice sandwich.

Langer Dan

03-02-2008, 08:00 PM

listening to it on newstalk, christ stood outside a hotel waiting for news, what a dull job.

afeencalleddan

03-02-2008, 08:05 PM

christ stood outside a hotel waiting for news, what a dull job.Christ was a journo? I thought he was a carpenter.

Langer Dan

03-02-2008, 08:06 PM

Christ was a journo? I thought he was a carpenter.
:lol!:
He wrote his own press, cmon like, 'walking on water'?

Kenneth Hickey

03-02-2008, 08:48 PM

FAI just realised a short statement...

"manager to be appointed within 10 days blah blah"

FFS 4 months to appoint a new manager, what a joke..

the signs are good for trappotini though, if they were going to appoint veneables they would have done it by now..

I'll be keeping the fingers crossed for the next ten days anyway.

Langer Dan

03-02-2008, 08:49 PM

Id say the assorted journos are raging, thats two nights the FAI have had emm standing around in the cold like bollixes.

lionelhutz

04-02-2008, 12:15 PM

heard stan this mornin sayin that, you know, giovanni might have, you know, trouble with english and, well, understanding how players feel n that....

fuck off langball

Mr.Mister

04-02-2008, 02:00 PM

plazzTT

04-02-2008, 02:46 PM

From chatsoccer:FAI made illegal approach to Trapattoni?
Sunday, 03 February 2008

The FAI is tonight faced with a possible charge from UEFA regarding what could be considered as an illegal approach to Red Bull Salzburg coach Giovanni Trapattoni. Trapattoni has recently emerged as a strong favourite to replace Stephen Staunton as Ireland manager but doubts remain as to whether protocols were adhered to when the committee tasked with finding a successor to the Louthman approached the Italian.
Should the club protest, the FAI may suffer financial penalties as well as a dent to it's reputation amongst European clubs.

UEFA has strict rules regarding the conduct of negotiations with regard to both managers and players, and if the FAI is is found to be in contravention of these rules, heavy penalties may be incurred. It is not thought at this stage that points deductions may be possible, but heavy financial penalties may await if the Association is found guilty of an illegal approach.

In another serious development in the race to succeed Staunton, a senior player has apparently attacked those threatening retirement should Terry Venables not be appointed. The player in question has been a stalwart in the green jersey in the last few years and is believed to be very disappointed with those who suggest that they no longer wish to represent Ireland at senior level. He appears to be convinced that Irish players should wait until after the new manager is appointed until making a decision, and that any player priveleged enough to be called should answer that call. His name will be withheld until such time as chatsoccer can confirm that he is willing to have his comments on the record.

lionelhutz

04-02-2008, 05:35 PM

How long would Trapattoni last?

Cos i was reading over his cv/history,which is by all means great,but maybe family issues may come into it.

''On 5 July, Trapattoni was named as new coach of Lisbon club SL Benfica, whom he led to win the Portuguese league for the first time in eleven years, and also to the cup final (which Benfica lost to Vitória F.C.). He resigned after the 2005 season, saying he wanted to be closer to his family (in the north of Italy) and returned to Germany with VfB Stuttgart, with much hype about his appointment''

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Trapattoni

well hpoefully he'll last longer than stan, with slightly better results. by far the best qualified name thats been bandied about

Coin

04-02-2008, 06:28 PM

How long would Trapattoni last?

Cos i was reading over his cv/history,which is by all means great,but maybe family issues may come into it.

''On 5 July, Trapattoni was named as new coach of Lisbon club SL Benfica, whom he led to win the Portuguese league for the first time in eleven years, and also to the cup final (which Benfica lost to Vitória F.C.). He resigned after the 2005 season, saying he wanted to be closer to his family (in the north of Italy) and returned to Germany with VfB Stuttgart, with much hype about his appointment''

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Trapattoni
Fly to England to watch a game at the weekend, then fly home and watch some game film for a few hours during the week. Spend the rest of the time hanging out with family. Once every two months spend 8 -10 days actually coaching the team. Sounds like a great job for someone who's semi-retired.

Coin

04-02-2008, 06:35 PM

well hpoefully he'll last longer than stan, with slightly better results. by far the best qualified name thats been bandied about
Lets be honest, if this works out it would be a f*&king miracle. From total nobody to over 30 years experience.

afeencalleddan

04-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Conflict of interest on March 17th though. His family might want to celebrate his birthday in Italy while the lord mayor of Dublin might want him to lead the St Patricks day parade.

Mr.Mister

04-02-2008, 07:00 PM

Conflict of interest on March 17th though. His family might want to celebrate his birthday in Italy while the lord mayor of Dublin might want him to lead the St Patricks day parade.

Paddy's day is being celebrated earlier this year if i'm correct?

Something about it clashing with another church holiday???

If so,we're in the clear...

afeencalleddan

04-02-2008, 07:05 PM

Paddy's day is being celebrated earlier this year if i'm correct?

Something about it clashing with another church holiday???

If so,we're in the clear...Yeah it's on March 15th this year but in future years it will be a big problem... HUGE! :p

Mr.Mister

04-02-2008, 07:38 PM

Yeah it's on March 15th this year but in future years it will be a big problem... HUGE! :p

He might not last that long...

bundyv1

04-02-2008, 10:28 PM

Sky Sports news are reporting that Billy Davies is to have talks with the FAI on Wednesday .....

Mr.Mister

04-02-2008, 10:51 PM

They not gonna interview Big Sam????

k974

04-02-2008, 11:17 PM

ireland may be better off with someone likes of sam allayardce etc who had success with small clubs and getting the most out of average players. The houlliers trappattonios etc may be more sutied to coaching a higher standard of player!

Berbs

05-02-2008, 12:53 AM

Can someone explain to me why the search for a new manager is 'farcical'? I couldn't give a fuck if we didn't get a new manager until July. Better to get Trappatoni late than Souness early.
Also, Richard Dunne's comments yesterday about preferring Venables because he speaks English will set Irish international football back 15 years if given any weight by the FAI or Trappatoni himself.

west cork rebel

05-02-2008, 01:01 AM

Richard Dunne's comments yesterday about preferring Venables because he speaks English will set Irish international football back 15 years if given any weight by the FAI or Trappatoni himself.

15 years ago we had just been to our first majour international tourment in Euro 88, then we reached the quater finals in 1990 world cup and second round in 1994 world cup, so it might not be such a bad thing.

Berbs

05-02-2008, 01:12 AM

west cork rebel

05-02-2008, 01:27 AM

What I meant was it would be a long time before another manager of his pedigree was a real possibility to take the job. Seriously if speaking English is the first criterion why didn't Spurs get Venables instead of Juande Ramos?

Also im pretty sure 15 years ago we had not just been to our first major international tournament, it was '93.

Well about 15 years ago, and yes I do see your point, I think we have a great chance with Trappotoni, and his language should not stop the FAI, as Liam Brady has worked with him before and speaks great Italian so that's bound to be of help if he gets the no2 job, and he says he won't take the job till summer so he can pick up what is needed in english in the mean time.

liam2me

05-02-2008, 11:38 PM

Trappotoni to west ham apparently

http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=123053

MonTheHoops

05-02-2008, 11:39 PM

Trappotoni to west ham apparently

http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=123053

Would you want that considering how Curbishley is doing?

liam2me

05-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Would you want that considering how Curbishley is doing?
my opinion on curbishley is well documented, that hasn't changed

STEVIEG

05-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Is Julien Faubert a bit thick?

Good player but surely his present manager will be pissed off with him after this interview

cit_gym_rat

05-02-2008, 11:45 PM

my opinion on curbishley is well documented, that hasn't changed
first person who ever considers the proc as documenting something

MonTheHoops

05-02-2008, 11:46 PM

my opinion on curbishley is well documented, that hasn't changed

Fair enough, he seems to be doing well though. Strachan is getting results at Celtic but I want him out but it seems to me ye are at least doing well & playing some decent football too.

Dead right Stevie about Faubert. Stupid comments.

liam2me

05-02-2008, 11:47 PM

Is Julien Faubert a bit thick?

Good player but surely his present manager will be pissed off with him after this interview
kinda shows what control he has, never liked him (curbs), as i have said before

liam2me

05-02-2008, 11:50 PM

Fair enough, he seems to be doing well though. Strachan is getting results at Celtic but I want him out but it seems to me ye are at least doing well & playing some decent football too.

Dead right Stevie about Faubert. Stupid comments.
playing well despite curbs, IMO

MonTheHoops

05-02-2008, 11:50 PM

kinda shows what control he has, never liked him (curbs), as i have said before

Is it football or personal?

liam2me

05-02-2008, 11:53 PM

Is it football or personal?
football initially having never met the guy, a manager who settles for second best (bringing on a defender for a striker against liverpool with 20 mins left, to see out the draw), but now having seen him around the club, listen to him and watched his interviews, it's both

Eleven

05-02-2008, 11:58 PM

Did any of you suggest Brady?

Forsberg

05-02-2008, 11:59 PM

What a ridiculous story . I have some Italian fella here who helps me with my English to French translation and he told me that Trapatoni could be on the way but it's "up in the air".

FFS

That would be about ten steps back for West Ham if it happened anyway . He's been managing in the Austrian league for the last couple of years . That's about on a par with the Eircom league FFS... One of the all time great managers but football has passed him out