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Giovanni Trapattoni

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

‘Instead of playing chess with Duffer, I’m playing Mario Kart with Robbie Brady’

Ireland’s Player of the Year for 2012 Keith Andrews speaks about being one of the squad’s most senior members.

Ireland v Poland: Here’s the starting XI we’d like to see Trap pick

We’re hoping the Italian opts to experiment in tomorrow night’s friendly at Lansdowne Road.

#whataclown: Ian Harte isn’t Trap’s biggest fan

The Reading defender appears to be keen on a return to international football.

Are they your shooting boots, Jeff? Hendrick delighted with senior call

“To get on the pitch, even for a second, that would be incredible.”

# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 4 February, 2013

Paul Green called into Ireland squad for Wednesday’s friendly v Poland

The Leeds United midfielder replaces the injured David Meyler.

Ireland v Poland: David Forde set for number 1 shot

Millwall goalkeeper David Forde is set to start Ireland’s friendly against Poland on Wednesday night.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 3 February, 2013

‘Feed the fish and he will score’: Sammon hoping to make Ireland sing

Derby County striker Conor Sammon is in line to make his senior international debut in Wednesday’s friendly against Poland.

Trapattoni backs new boys to show their quality

Wes Hoolahan and Alex Pearce both sat out training this morning as preparations begin for Wednesday’s friendly against Poland.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 1 February, 2013

Conor Clifford released by Chelsea

The Ireland U21 international is on the look-out for a new club, it has been confirmed.

‘I’ve got my passport now and want to prove myself’ – Pilkington

The Norwich winger is eager to impress Giovanni Trapattoni in next Wednesday’s friendly with Poland.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

Lambert tempted to rush Richard Dunne back

The Republic of Ireland defender could play his first game in over six months when struggling Aston Villa host Newcastle United tonight.

Trap likely to show his hand against Poland — Houghton

Giovanni Trapattoni will have one eye on next month’s qualification double-header when he names his team for next week’s friendly, Ray Houghton says.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 27 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Meet And Greet

21 pictures of Enda Kenny meeting famous people

Our leader meets a lot of people and there are plenty of them who are pretty famous….

# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 24 January, 2013

Late switch: Alex Pearce added to Ireland squad

The Reading defender has been added to the squad in place of Darren O’Dea who will remain in Toronto.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

Trap casts doubt over a return for Given

The Ireland boss is uncertain about the fitness of Richard Dunne, meanwhile.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 21 January, 2013

Trap likens new boy Pilkington to Damien Duff

The Norwich winger is set to make his senior debut against Poland on February 6.

Anthony Pilkington in Ireland squad for Poland friendly

Pilkington is one of five uncapped players included in the squad to face Poland on 6 February.

RIP

Trapattoni stays in Italy to mourn the passing of his sister

The Italian was due in Dublin to name his squad for next month’s friendly with Poland.

3 players we would like to see named in Trap’s squad

Ireland announce their panel today ahead of the upcoming friendly with Poland.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 17 January, 2013

Need something to cheer about? Ireland have moved up in the FIFA rankings

Is that not the best news you’ve heard all day?

# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 16 January, 2013

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# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 14 January, 2013

Comeback This post contains a poll

POLL: Should Shay Given make a return for Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign?

The Aston Villa ‘keeper has made himself available.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 11 January, 2013

Kelly poised for a fresh start at Reading

The Dublin defender has undergone a medical with the struggling Premier League side and is expected to make a permanent move from Fulham.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 7 January, 2013

Irish media reps snub Messi in vote for Ballon D’Or winner

And here’s how Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni and skipper Robbie Keane voted in the ballot.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 1 January, 2013

January sales: 5 Irish players who could be on the move this month

With the transfer window opening this morning, some of the country’s out-of-favour internationals may be set find new homes.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 29 December, 2012

Remember these? The 17 iconic moments that defined Euro 2012

It seems like a lifetime ago now.. but relive the madness with this collection of images.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 28 December, 2012

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Trap’s Army: an oral history of how Ireland’s fans stole European hearts

Euro 2012 was a disappointment for Ireland on the pitch, but off it, the fans were one of the tournament’s big hits. Ten of them take TheScore.ie behind the scenes of the trip of a lifetime.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 25 December, 2012

Ireland’s soccer year told through 10 Giovanni Trapattoni facial expressions

There was a range of emotions; from very frustrated to incredibly annoyed.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 23 December, 2012

Born leader: Clark relishing captain’s role at Villa

The Ireland defender has slot into the role in recent weeks with regular captains Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ron Vlaar sidelined.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 20 December, 2012

Happy Christmas, Lance! It’s TheScore.ie’s Christmas card list

Today’s the last posting day for Christmas cards so we imagined some that may, or may not, have been sent by the sporting world.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

Rankings slide continues as Ireland drop out of world top 40

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side finish the year on a par with Bolivia and Gabon, according to the latest FIFA update.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 17 December, 2012

Pilkington: I will be happy to play for Ireland

The Norwich winger had been linked with the England squad, but has pledged his international future to the Boys in Green.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Bad news, Trap! Dunne undergoes third hip operation in America

The defender faces a race to be fit in time for Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden in March.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 27 November, 2012

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POLL: Does Stephen Hunt have a future with the Ireland team?

The winger recently expressed the belief that he has a chance of starting against Sweden. Do you agree?

‘I don’t want James McClean getting all the attention’ – Stephen Hunt

The midfielder believes Giovanni Trapattoni wants the best for Ireland but will not be expecting a warm ‘hello’ any time soon.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 26 November, 2012

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Irish Eye: Sammon in frying form with Derby double

There were also goals for West Brom’s Shane Long and… Paul Green!

# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 22 November, 2012

Clifford makes loan move to Crawley Town

Chelsea have allowed the 21-year-old Dubliner to join up with the League One side until January 5.

Raymond Domenech: Henry’s handball? All part of the game

The former France manager’s book — All Alone — was released yesterday.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

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#JobFairy: 9 men (and 1 woman) on our shortlist for the next Chelsea manager

Forget about Rafa, Pep and ‘Arry. These are the people Roman should really be giving a call.

# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 18 November, 2012

Developing Story This post contains images

It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days

Here’s how the last week looked, through a lens.