Sean St Ledger
# sean-st-ledger - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
5 reasons why Ireland can beat England tonight
While a victory looks improbable, Trap’s side have caused upsets in friendlies before.
# sean-st-ledger - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Sean St Ledger joins Millwall on emergency loan
Suppose that’s one way to get to an FA Cup semi-final…
# sean-st-ledger - Thursday 21 March, 2013
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?
# sean-st-ledger - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
As it happened: Ireland v Greece, international friendly
Please leave all your ‘group of debt’ jokes at the door.
# sean-st-ledger - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Fit-again Shane Long called up by Trapattoni for Greece game
The West Brom striker was initially left out of the provisional squad for the Aviva Stadium friendly.
# sean-st-ledger - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Pulis hopeful Marc Wilson can get back quicker than expected
The Ireland defender is facing up to three months on the sidelines. A little less if the Stoke boss gets his way.
# sean-st-ledger - Sunday 21 October, 2012
# sean-st-ledger - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Brazil 2014: German defenders are over-rated, says Matthaeus
Today, Germany coach Joachim Loew cancelled an appointment to appear on German television this evening, because of a fever.
John Delaney backs Trap again and insists he wasn’t FAI newspaper source
The Italian will be in East Anglia today to run the rule over the Irish in action for Norwich against Arsenal.
# sean-st-ledger - Friday 19 October, 2012
The Morning Score: Friday
Hang on in there… it’s almost the weekend.
# sean-st-ledger - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Eamon Dunphy: Irish football bosses made a mistake on Trap decision
The FAI announced last night that the Italian manager had their backing.
The Morning Score: Thursday
Trap avoids the sack, Punchestown to go ahead and the day of reckoning for Lance Armstrong.
5 changes Giovanni Trapattoni must now make as Ireland manager
Trapattoni must interpret last night’s events a warning that he must deviate from his stubborn ways, writes Paul Fennessy.
# sean-st-ledger - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Poll: Have the FAI made the right decision in keeping Trap as manager?
It has been confirmed that Trapattoni will stay on as Ireland manager. What do you think of this development?
Update: FAI give Trapattoni vote of confidence
The Ireland manager has come under pressure since the team’s 6-1 loss to Germany at the weekend.
World Cup qualifiers: Robbie Keane still confident of booking ticket to Brazil
“Our aim now is to kick on and to beat the teams around us, Sweden and Austria. Our main objective is to finish second,” the skipper said.
It’s strange the FAI haven’t publicly backed Trapattoni, says Brian Kerr
The former Ireland boss reckons the German game was the ‘end of the line’ for Trap.
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Letting slip a four-goal lead, Jogi? What’s the German for schadenfreude?
Open thread: After last night’s win, should Giovanni Trapattoni be given more time?
Two out of three ain’t bad but is the Trap era over for Ireland?
# sean-st-ledger - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Robbie Keane: I can’t see Trapattoni going anywhere
“I think he was the manager after Friday’s game and after getting a great result tonight I can’t see him not being the manager to be honest with you.”
Faroes v Ireland: That one’s for Trap, says James McCarthy
The Wigan midfielder was the stand-out performer as Ireland got the job done in Torshavn.
As it happened: Faroe Islands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland expected three points in Torshavn… could Trap deliver and save his job?
Infographic: here’s how Trap’s record compares with past Ireland managers’
The Boys in Green face the Faroe Islands with some reports suggesting the Italian will be sacked whatever the result in Torshavn.
# sean-st-ledger - Monday 15 October, 2012
Faroes boss expecting Irish backlash
“I am sure we will have a very tough game tomorrow,” Lars Olsen added. Don’t patronise us, Faroe Islands.
Germany more unified than at Euro 2012, says Lahm
The trip to Dublin seems to have a galvanising effect for the Germans.
Eamon Dunphy: Trapattoni is ‘taking us for a ride’
“The FAI have a big decision to make and if they don’t make the right decision — which is to pay him off and get a better manager — the consequences will be dire”
Stephen Kelly persuaded to board Faroes flight after management bust-up – reports
The Fulham defender was ultimately persuaded to leave for Vagar ahead of tomorrow night’s game.
Opinion: It’s Trap, and not the players, who is to blame for Ireland’s problems
There was a sense of deja vu about recent criticisms leveled at Giovanni Trapattoni, writes Paul Fennessy.
# sean-st-ledger - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Germany’s Reus aims to tame Swedes, Lahm says the Ireland match was ‘fun’
Meanwhile, Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff has admitted the Ireland game was easier than expected.
‘Ah here, leave it out’ – spoof video of Ireland-Germany game created
Irish football fans at last have a reason to be cheerful, thanks to this hilarious parody.
Separated at birth? It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also featuring Lance Armstrong’s response to recent criticisms and the unveiling of Donncha O’Callaghan’s shameful secret.
# sean-st-ledger - Saturday 13 October, 2012
‘Our aim is not Germany, our aim is Sweden and Austria’ declares Trapattoni
“Every player loses many, many games,” trumpeted the Irish manager.
‘Trapattoni has to do the right thing and step away’ – Cunningham
Meanwhile, Kevin Kilbane, who played under Trap, also believes he should resign.
Low pleased by German presence
“As far as the Sweden game is concerned, I expect they will be working altogether unlike the Irish team,” the German coach said after last night’s 6-1 win.
Here’s what Roy Keane thought of last night’s Ireland-Germany game
Keane was less than pleased, as Ireland were taught a harsh footballing lesson by their German counterparts.
# sean-st-ledger - Friday 12 October, 2012
Poll: Is it time for Giovanni Trapattoni to step down as Ireland manager?
It was an embarrassing night for Irish football. Should the Italian coach now resign?


























































AUDIO: Commentator loses his mind when Sweden score fourth goal against Germany
It was bad news for Ireland’s World Cup hopes though.
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