Giovanni Trapattoni
# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 13 May, 2013
Trapattoni plays down Napoli rumours, insists priorities lie with Ireland
The Italian manager also paid tribute to Alex Ferguson during his press conference today.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘Never say never’: Trapattoni open to Serie A return — reports
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 28 April, 2013
# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 18 April, 2013
As Italian MPs fail to agree on president some cast prank ballot for Trapattoni
Others voted for the actress Sophia Loren and a famous Italian porn star as lawmakers failed to reach a required two-thirds majority on a candidate for president.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Opinion: History is a nightmare from which Trapattoni’s Irish side are trying to awake
Will the Austria draw be remembered as Trap’s ‘Israel moment’?
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Mid-term report: a game-by-game look at Trap’s performance so far on the road to Brazil
It hasn’t *all* been bad, you know.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
We must believe: Trapattoni sends out rallying call to deflated Ireland
“We can’t think that we’re finished in qualification,” Giovanni Trapattoni said as Ireland recover from last night’s disappointing draw against Austria.
Eamon Dunphy: Trapattoni doesn’t respect our football culture
The Italian reckons we’re minnows, according to the RTÉ pundit.
Trap rues lack of experience on another night of hard-luck stories
Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
5 thoughts from tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Austria
The Lansdowne Road faithful were left frustrated after the away side’s late equaliser.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ireland v Austria
The site was largely unimpressed with the Irish team’s 2-2 draw against Austria.
Trapattoni vows to fight on as Ireland boss, despite Austria setback
The Italian dismissed suggestions he should consider his future in the wake of tonight’s disappointing result.
Trap gambles on make-or-break night for Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Austria are the visitors tonight for a game which Ireland need to win and which Giovanni Trapattoni simply cannot afford to lose.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 25 March, 2013
Austrian goal machine Philipp Hosiner our greatest threat, warns Trapattoni
The young striker has scored 27 goals in 26 games for his club this season. Nothing to worry about, right?
Ireland v Austria: Trapattoni bets the house on Sammon
Conor Sammon makes his first competitive start against Austria tomorrow night, joining Shane Long in the Irish attack.
Coleman targets home improvement to keep Ireland’s challenge on track
As he prepares to win his 11th Irish cap against Austria tomorrow, Seamus Coleman says he’s taking nothing for granted.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 24 March, 2013
O’Shea: The job is only half done — we must win on Tuesday night
Friday’s point in Sweden won’t be worth much unless Ireland can follow up by beating Austria, John O’Shea says.
Update: Calf injury to Keane prompts Kevin Doyle recall
Glenn Whelan, who missed Friday’s draw against Sweden, has been passed fit for the World Cup qualifier against Austria.
Lost in translation! My Brady comments were misunderstood by media, says Trap
Trapattoni’s decision to leave out Robbie Brady against Sweden was purely a consequence of Whelan injury.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 22 March, 2013
‘Green Gattuso’ justified his selection, insists satisfied Giovanni Trapattoni
The Ireland boss had praise for the likes of Paul Green and James McCarthy after the draw in Stockholm.
As it happened: Sweden v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Sweden took on Ireland in a potentially crucial game for both sides.
VIDEO: Eamon Dunphy has already accused Liam Brady of being ‘Trapattoni’s PR man’
It’s already kicked off at Montrose.
10 ways Ireland must try to stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic
If we are to have any hope of beating Sweden we suggest you follow these guidelines, Trap.
Ireland on guard as Ibrahimovic threatens to have another big say in Trap’s career
“It’s difficult to think of a single individual that has completely dominated the context of an Irish fixture since Roy Keane.”
# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 21 March, 2013
‘I said, are you sure?’ – Trap throws doubt over Brady ‘psychological’ fitness
The Italian suggested placing ‘TBC’ on the team-sheet is an effort to motivate the midfielder.
Trap places trust in Clark, Green as he names starting 11 to face Sweden
No place for St Ledger or McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni sets out his battle plan.
Close the roof! Sweden boss Hamren doesn’t want to wear long-stockings tomorrow
Sweden manager Erik Hamren is “full of respect” for Ireland ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Stockholm.
‘Keane is a great player’ — respect from Ibra for Robbie ahead of Stockholm showdown
The talismanic striker says he’s ready for anything, Trap’s side throw at him.
‘Sympathy For The Kev’ Picture of the Day
Come on, Doyler. Let’s get you out of those pyjamas and out for some fresh air.
‘A pub player’ – Thoughts from the fans who watch Ireland’s footballers every week
How John O’Shea and co are getting on at their clubs.
Ciaran Clark ready to fill boots of absent friend Richard Dunne at heart of Irish defence
The Aston Villa man will likely partner John O’Shea tomorrow.
Opinion: Trapattoni’s reign hanging in the balance
Poor results against Sweden and Austria this coming week may force the FAI to act.
Birthday kisses and Pope chats as St Ledger tries to seal place in Trap’s Sweden side
After five months on the sidelines, Sean St Ledger insists he’s fit to face Sweden — but will he make the starting XI?
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
John Delaney remaining tight-lipped over Trap’s future
The FAI’s main man wasn’t giving much way when asked what poor results in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers would mean.
Walters ready to be Trap’s wingman if asked
Keep your mind out of the gutter, kids. We’re talking about football here.
Transcript: Marco Tardelli defends decision to drop Kevin Doyle by text
“I think Kevin Doyle knows that the boss loves him,” Tardelli said as he fielded questions about the striker’s absence from the Ireland squad.




























































‘We are not England’ – Trap showed he doesn’t speak our language and doesn’t get us
The manager’s post-match comments spoke volumes.
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