20 years of drama in Irish football, Chapter 5: 'Trap was like the Pope, I know because I worked with both'
We open the dressing room door to find out exactly what life was like for Ireland’s players under Giovanni Trapattoni.
We open the dressing room door to find out exactly what life was like for Ireland’s players under Giovanni Trapattoni.
The former Boys in Green boss says that Martin O’Neill’s team can do well at Euro 2016 if they “fight a lot” against technically superior opposition.
Nicolas Hénin says being with IS is “like leaving the Matrix”.
The former Ireland manager has made the claim about Fifa’s outgoing president.
The former Ireland boss claims he could also have taken the Morocco job.
The former Ireland boss does not fancy punching in from 9 to 5 each day and working weekends to boot.
The former Ireland boss took it all in his stride.
‘I got to know an exceptional country, humble and also proud,’ said the Italian.
“On completion, the intern will have gained experience in the planning and acquisition of nil-all draws.”
There’s been a lot of enthusiasmus to tweet about Trap.
The Italian’s eventful reign in charge of the Boys in Green is over.
Trap’s five-year reign as Ireland boss comes to an end following 1-0 defeat in Austria.
We were perched high in the Aviva Stadium to bring you minute-by-minute updates of tonight’s crucial clash.
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
The Italian suggested placing ‘TBC’ on the team-sheet is an effort to motivate the midfielder.
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Giovanni Trapatoni’s side face Sweden and Austria this month.
The Ireland boss has been here before.
There was a range of emotions; from very frustrated to incredibly annoyed.
Fionnuala looks delighted to see the Sports Minister.
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The Hull City defender was conscious that his fortune meant disappointment for his friend, Kevin Foley.
The ex-Ireland international also advocated the selection of James McClean for Trap’s Euro 2012 squad.
Ciarán Clark was not a happy man after Ashley Young’s theatrics, while Anthony Stokes missed out on a Scottish Cup final place. Andy Keogh, at least, is flying for Millwall…
The Ireland legend also says James McLean must go to the Euros.
The former Liverpool boss also believes that Ireland’s opening Euro 2012 clash with Croatia in Poland will be crucial to their hopes of progressing.
James McClean and Ireland’s other Euro 2012 hopefuls will find it hard to break into Giovanni Trapattoni’s plans for this summer.
This year’s line-up features the good, the bad and the predictable.
The Rugby World Cup came to a close, Ireland qualified for the Euro 2012 playoffs and the GAA All Stars were announced. How was it for you?
Who can Ireland get in tomorrow’s draw? How will they fare if they do get them? Find out in our brief review of each team that we may or may not face.
Ireland’s opponents’ journalists were impressed by their side’s performance and horrified by the price of Irish beer.
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Keane’s lack of match practice worries Trap after captain misses two key chances in Zilina.