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From The Irish Times:
“There are those in the selection who say: “I stay at home, my son is ill, I stay at home. I don’t need these players. Not Shay, not Duff; these have a fantastic mentality and if they have an injury it is okay. I see Shay in training, he works like a young 20-year-old.”
Trap talking about Gibson here? He denies it, but it seems obvious.
Wow. Just wow.
You're taking it bad.
And you're up late Predator.
He may have a point, and its a way of warning others, but if Gibsons daughter is in hospital i mean, what is trap raving about? Trap obviously thinks that Gibson should be using the friendlies as his main chance to stamp his authority on 1 of the 2 central midfield berths and that he isn't taking them may be getting to him, even if he has somewhat of a reasonable excuse.
Ehhh I dunno about it - would want to know more jumping to any conclusions. If Gibson's daughter's in hospital, sounds serious enough.
I've always said that I thought Trapattoni's broken English could be easily misinterpreted, but one would think that he could have chosen any number of examples of players being unable to show up to friendlies. If Trapattoni was having a go at Gibson, it seems odd, considering Trap is a self-proclaimed family-man and you'd think he'd have a bit more understanding.
That said, maybe it's just another mistake on Trap's part.
If you give the benefit of doubt to Trap,
First he says in relation to how 'he appreciated the way in which his senior players did their best to travel for every international game.'
"It is important to have this pride because the manager needs these players,”
Then he says
“There are those in the selection who say: “I stay at home, my son is ill, I stay at home. I don’t need these players. Not Shay, not Duff; these have a fantastic mentality and if they have an injury it is okay."
He is including Gibson along with Shay and Duff, in that when they offer an excuse, it is genuine.
And the Examiner clarified
'It’s important to note here that Trapattoni’s mention of a son being ill was intended as a general example of an excuse for not showing up'
I'm sick and tired of all this constant confusion over what Trap means in his interviews. Its like deciphering morse code. His English hasn't improved which imo is a disgrace. If he's so concerned with the 'little details' surely learning how to communicate with the players should the most important thing he has to do.
Am I the only one who thinks Trap should do the part of his press conferences in italian and let Manuela translate it to English. At least this way we will know exactly what he means instead of all this reading between the lines rubbish we continually have to do.
You rather underestimate the resounding vote of confidence that most would give to a more pro-active Manuela, at Trap's conferences/interviews.
Best euphemism ever?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
When it comes to all things Manuela, it would appear that every word or gesture inspires a one-track mind construal.
Indeed she is inspirational.
Surely a Manuela appreciation thread is in the offing???
Maybe she will replace Trap when he retires. Players will certainly not opt out of the squad if she was in charge!
Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
From today's Herald
By Cormac Byrne
Friday November 19 2010
IRELAND manager Giovanni Trapattoni is under increasing pressure after he condemned Darron Gibson for missing the match to look after his sick daughter.
The Manchester United midfielder pulled out of Wednesday night's friendly game with Norway to care for the 18-month-old.
Trap claimed he didn't need players who missed games to look after their sick children, raising eyebrows among all observers.
The outspoken Italian told a press conference that he didn't want players who put family before football.
"There are those [players] in the selection who say 'I stay at home, my son is ill. I stay at home'," he said.
"I don't need these players."
Frayed
When journalists sought clarification on who or what Trapattoni was referring to, an FAI spokesman claimed the Italian was speaking in a general sense and not targeting Gibson.
Trap didn't backtrack on the statement. It was only one of his handlers that offered this lame excuse when queried on it later.
Don't think a player has withdrawn from a squad in the modern era owing to such a serious matter. Trap then uses it as a 'general example' in the same week.
Does anyone really believe that this is a pure coincidence? Offensive and insensitive at the very least.
Under "increasing pressure" from whom? You'd think they could at least invent a quote from some hypothetical outraged person to back up their nonsensical story.
This reminds me of when a friend of mine was offered a drink by his boss's German wife at his company's Christmas drinks party, after he'd already had plenty. "Ah, you're a terrible woman" he said, to which she got in a huff and complained to her husband.
The Herald = not a reliable source of information. (thats been VERY kind)
Granted it is just speculation, but this would be a good move for Gibson even if it was just a loan move.
http://astonvilla-views.com/2010/11/...son-avfc-mufc/
Many Villa fans unimpressed by the link with Gibson
http://www.villatalk.com/index.php?n...wtopic&t=65466