Trap's Caps

[Diarmo]

Due to a very boring morning in work, I've decided to list the players that Trap has capped in his reign so far by position. Debutants are in bold. Interesting to see where he's handed debuts for "problem positions"

GK:
Given
Kiely
Joe Murphy
Westwood
Forde
Randolph


LB
Ward
Wilson
Delaney
Cunningham
Nolan
Kilbane

CB
Dunne
O'Shea
Bruce (!)
McShane
St. Ledger
O'Dea
Pearce
Clark

RB
Finnan
Kelly
Joey O'Brien
Foley
Coleman

RM
Lawrence
Hoolahan
McGeady

CM
Whelan
Andrews
McCarthy
Green
Fahey
Meyler
Gibson
Rowlands
Miller
Steven Reid

LM
Duff
Stephen Hunt
Treacy
Brady
McClean

ST
Keane
Doyle
Long
Keogh
Stokes
Murphy
Cox
Walters
Folan
Best
Sheridan
Noel Hunt



That seems like 30 players he has given debuts to over the four years he has been in charge. Will edit any mistakes.

[Murfinator]

His callup record is relatively decent. There's nobody on that list who stands out as a glaring error or a player who fell into obscurity months later, few average championship players but difficult to claim they weren't worth a look at the time.

In stark contrast, have a look at some of the players Staunton was calling up and note what they're doing now. :cool:
http://thedubiousgoalscommittee.co.uk/2012/06/08/men-of-the-match-republic-of-ireland-vs-ecuador-23rd-may-2007/

[IsMiseSean]

I never realised Andy Reid never played under Trap.
You left out Meyler in CM

[Diarmo]

I never realised Andy Reid never played under Trap.
You left out Meyler in CM

Thanks. Reid made the bench a few times (Mainz, away v Norway) but never actually got on the pitch. Though I do remember him warming up in Germany.

[Diarmo]

That makes 55 players by my count. Interestingly, Kerr claims he used 45 players in his much shorter time in charge:


I would like to thank all 45 players who played under me during my time in charge, and I would also like to thank the fans for their support.

[tricky_colour]

Perhaps we should call him Capper_Toni!!