Trapattoni appointed Ireland coach - Confirmed

[eirebhoy]

He was on RTE Radio. He says he thinks we can top the group. His English is fine btw.

[ifk101]

Massive appointment for the FAI. I'd imagine that every Tom, Dick and Harry will be looking to "support" the team via sponsorship and what not.

As a fan, I think this is by far the best appointment we could ever of hoped for. We need somebody that can organise the defence and stop the conceding of sloppy goals at the end of matches. Trapattoni is the most qualified man to sort this out for us.

He is also versed in Italian football (obviously :D) so this surely gives us a fighting chance in the games against Italy.

He is a massive name in World football and he demands respect from our players. The appointment signals ambition and shows a belief in our players.

I hope Trapattoni can also offer advice/input to grassroots development - his input here would again be invaluable.

I don't think his appointment is a guarantee of success but it is an appointment that gives us the best chance of success.

Welcome Mr. Trapattoni - you have made my day.

[Superhoops]

....It has also emerged that the former Italian national coach consulted Liam Brady, who is expected to be included in Trappatoni's backroom team, about the position.

"When the national team asked me I called and asked Liam 'what do you think?'"

"He said 'I think it's a good team'."

Trapattoni said that he asked Brady to work with him.....
It may be lost in the translation but this would make it appear that Brady did not instigate the initial contact.

[superfrank]

He was on RTE Radio. He says he thinks we can top the group. His English is fine btw.
Anyone else think he may be a tad bitter over his unceremonious Italy exit?

[Claret Murph]

Fantastic News ...............:):):)

[Wolfie]

Anyone else think he may be a tad bitter over his unceremonious Italy exit?

Hope so!! - great to hear some blind optimism again after all of that "you tell me" and "building for the future" lark.

[Deckydee]

Were on our way to SA!!

[Ireland4ever]

Massive appointment for the FAI. I'd imagine that every Tom, Dick and Harry will be looking to "support" the team via sponsorship and what not.

As a fan, I think this is by far the best appointment we could ever of hoped for. We need somebody that can organise the defence and stop the conceding of sloppy goals at the end of matches. Trapattoni is the most qualified man to sort this out for us.

He is also versed in Italian football (obviously :D) so this surely gives us a fighting chance in the games against Italy.

He is a massive name in World football and he demands respect from our players. The appointment signals ambition and shows a belief in our players.

I hope Trapattoni can also offer advice/input to grassroots development - his input here would again be invaluable.

I don't think his appointment is a guarantee of success but it is an appointment that gives us the best chance of success.

Welcome Mr. Trapattoni - you have made my day.

Great point, Delaney realises that while they may be paying a great deal for him in wages and his backroom staff he knows that to have a man of his fame will only help when renegotiating sponsorship deals!

Im over the moon with this news, he's not guaranteed to do well but at least for once we are giving ourselves the best chance!

[ruben_sosa]

no comparison really.

[Superhoops]

The Press Conference will be streamed live on www.fai.ie from 5pm approximately.

[eirebhoy]

I have to buy Trap's book now.

Doubt I'll be able to watch the conference. This is one of the few sites my job doesn't have blocked.

[jmurphyc]

I have to buy Trap's book now.


Just thinking that myself. There's only one new copy of it on Ebay though!

[Deckydee]

Honestly we have such a good chance now with trap.

Im tired of not qualifying for major tournments.

Please God let it be a successful campagin and learn me how to spell

[Philly]

So he can definitely speak English? If so I'm 100 percent happy with the appointment.

[jmurphyc]

The Austrian season (the league fixtures anyway) end on May 16th:

http://www.bundesliga.at/bewerbe/index.php?&sub1=2&sub2=2_8&sub3=&sub4=&runde_display=33&saison=20072008

[MojoPin]

anyone else filled with hope! "trapattack"

trap has said he sees no reason why ireland cant top the group ahead of italy! thats what we need!

[TheBoss]

So he can definitely speak English? If so I'm 100 percent happy with the appointment.

Put it this way, you can understand him.

[paul_oshea]

good man for once we have an optimist. thank god for that. even if he is wrong at least he is optimistic.

[Naitch]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0213/ireland1.html you can hear him speak in the press conference at the end of the page

[Maroon 7]

So he can definitely speak English? If so I'm 100 percent happy with the appointment.

His grasp of English couldn't be any worse than Stan's anyway.

[blobbyblob]

I have to say that Im feeling rather excited in my pants

[Paulie]

I have to say that Im feeling rather excited in my pants

Too far Blobby, too far.

[Wolfie]

I have to say that Im feeling rather excited in my pants

The last Mr Blobby that declared that never worked on childrens television again.

[jmurphyc]

I have to say that Im feeling rather excited in my pants

He's a bit too old (and male) for me.

[greendeiseboy]

anyone think it was absolute class on his part by announcing his arrival before the muppets held their press conference - talk about letting them know who's boss

over the moon with this appointment - and not a cloud in the sky to spoil the view

[tetsujin1979]

From today's press conference with Trappatoni in Austria: http://media.putfile.com/Trapattoni-Press-Conference

mods, if there's any problems as regards copyright with the link above (it includes part of the RTE news) please remove

[mackannovic]

By far the most qualified and succesful manager ever to take the reigns of the national team.
Here's hoping this appointment sets the standard required for future managers too.

[jbyrne]

anyone think it was absolute class on his part by announcing his arrival before the muppets held their press conference - talk about letting them know who's boss


apparently he has a weekly wednesday press conference so i doubt it was a calculated move.

heard his press conference at lunchtime on rte. spoke pretty good english

[ruben_sosa]

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/article3427273.ece

Georgia play Northern Ireland in a friendly at Windsor Park on March 26 and Trapattoni's native country, Italy are being lined up as the opposition in August, a month before the World Cup qualifying campaign gets under way.

Trapattoni may even make an appearance at Windsor Park himself next month with the Republic not on international duty that night

[Armando]

Can't believe this is really happening...just saw him on SSN holding Ireland scarf aloft...GET IN THERE!!!!:D:ball:

[seanog2001]

Excellent appointment by far the best manager we could have got, still feel a bit sick though had a wad of cash on venables to be the next boss after i heard a vicious rumour he was a cert for the job :mad:

[Denis The Red]

As delighted as I am with this appointment, we haven't achieved anything yet. Let the guy get on with the job and see how he goes. I believe however that if we don't get at least play off then the problem lies else where in the Irish set up, not at management level.
Time wasters needn't apply: What I like most about the calibre of manager we now have is it shows we will no longer tolerate second rate managers looking for a pension or stepping stone to bigger and better thigs.
And it also shows the folly of picking Derby over Ireland Mr. Jewell!!!:D
So failte agus adh mor ort Giovanni.

[mackannovic]

What do we talk about now?

[Armando]

no comparison really.

Post of the Decade:D

[Dr. Ogba]

So who's organising our Irish fans weekend away to Austria to support Trap and our new favourite team Red Bull Salzburg? :)

[Delbertt]

Great news, over the moon, hope Trapers can bring back the good times:):):)

[beautifulrock]

Just seen his interview on Sky, not bad English at all, amazing how much rubbish is reported.

[macdermesser]

Former Italy defender Claudio Gentile was also expected to be part of the backroom staff.

But the 54-year-old, who played alongside Brady under Trapattoni, and was Italy Under-21 boss during his mentor's reign as national coach, has declined the offer.

feck!

[Ozymandias]

Forza Irlande..great news..bit offputting reading some people on here getting a semi......maybe I am excited in a diferent way to them

Que Sera Sera

[Majik]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/default.stm

[Ozymandias]

great sight......

[Dr. Ogba]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/default.stm


and stop calling me Shirley....

[blobbyblob]

I wonder will a result of this appointment be the emergence of unknown Irish passport holders who want to player international football under a great manager that may not previously have done so.

[jmurphyc]

But the 54-year-old, who played alongside Brady under Trapattoni, and was Italy Under-21 boss during his mentor's reign as national coach, has declined the offer.

feck!

Where did you see that? That would be a bit of a blow as it seems as though Gentile would be a good option for part of the backroom staff.

[eekers]

press conference starting on http://www.rte.ie/live/ now

[Ozymandias]

Where did you see that? That would be a bit of a blow as it seems as though Gentile would be a good option for part of the backroom staff.
bbc website is on another thread on here..picture we all want to see

[NeilMcD]

Jesus those photographers are talking an awful amount of ****e.

[ruben_sosa]

Jesus those photographers are talking an awful amount of ****e.

only three photographers in the whole room and they're climbing over each other. very homoerotic...

[eekers]

Jesus those photographers are talking an awful amount of ****e.

so does david blood

[Neish]

Great manager with a proven record, but I don't want to go nuts lets remember Ireland are average(at best) on the world satge our FIFA ranking speaks for itself and all the blame for that can't just be put with the last few managers

In saying that if he gets us to the World cup its a job well done.