Trapattoni appointed Ireland coach - Confirmed

[paul_oshea]

“Giovanni will tell him how he once marked Pelé out of a game,” an Italian source said last night. “He’ll show him old pictures and tell him about all the great players he’s worked with.”

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It's less that Stephen Ireland has refused to turn out for his country, it's more that he hasn't been called into the squad to refuse a place.

how do you know?! he staunton tried talking him back, so did erikson, so did dunne, that constitutes refusing to me....

[paul_oshea]

YI, you have been awful quiet on the trap appointment, is that so you can say if things go bad, i knew this was going to happen and didn't want him appointed?!

[youngirish]

YI, you have been awful quiet on the trap appointment, is that so you can say if things go bad, i knew this was going to happen and didn't want him appointed?!

I've been quiet lately all round. Nothing too exciting happening until recently. I'd say I'm happy enough with the Trapattoni appointment. Better than Venables and certianly better than Stan. He might install some much needed discipline into the Irish camp. However I'd be cautious about expecting him to have any dramatic turnaround on the team's fortunes. I think he'll possibly be too defensive and our limited (talent wise) defenders may have trouble with these tactics.

Also his best days are behind him IMO and I don't know if he'll have the desire or hunger to put his all into the job and go and look at these young up and coming Irish players in the lower divisions on a rain drenched Tuesday evening. On a technical level he will not be in familiar surroundings with our technically limited players and this may not suit the tactics that he wishes to employ in games.

To sum up I think we'll challenge for qualification to South Africa until the final couple of games but might just come up short. Everything being equal I'd have preferred a younger manager with a better knowledge of our players but Trapatonni was one of the best options that actually showed an interest in the job so I can't fault the FAI this time.

[amaccann]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle3359878.ece

"The trio were impressed by his enthusiasm, how he had studied video footage of Ireland’s past two matches – against Wales and Brazil – and his detailed knowledge of the Irish players."

If that's true, then my enthusiasm for this man has increased, that he has already been studying the team & analysing the players. Interesting times ahead.

[John83]

I cant wait for press conferences like this one :

Bayern Press Conference.

You can't beat German for a good arm-waving rant.

[ifk101]

"The trio were impressed by his enthusiasm, how he had studied video footage of Ireland’s past two matches – against Wales and Brazil – and his detailed knowledge of the Irish players."

Interesting. Did we not already hear something very similar with regards to Terry Venables' interview?

[eirebhoy]

Interesting. Did we not already hear something very similar with regards to Terry Venables' interview?

That's to be expected though. Venables would have had to impress the panel in any way possible. Trap was getting the job regardless of his knowledge of our players.

[shakermaker1982]

Venables has been swotting up on Ireland since he got sacked by England/Stan let go. The Trap is currently in a full time role and for him to do some research on our boyo's already shows he is keen. I'm really excited at the appointment. If this guy cannot sort out our lapse defending then we are worse than we thought. It might not be pretty but if we qualify for the WC I couldn't give a monkeys!!!

[Leejo]

Confirmed on SSN, wont take over till the end of Austrian season.

[jmurphyc]

Well, Sky Sports just reported that he's signed. Not sure whether this is the first time they did so. Does it have anything to do with the press conference at Salzburg I wonder.

[cornerflag]

They said that he told their reporter in Salzburg so it could well have something to do with it

[del_carroll]

[SIZE=6]Well well that's it finailised gentlemen; he announced it in a press conference at lunchtime[/SIZE]
[SIZE=6]Mama mia![/SIZE]






Trapattoni ab Saisonende irischer Teamchef

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Seit heute ist es fix: Startrainer Giovanni Trapattoni verlässt mit Saisonende Red Bull Salzburg und wird irischer Teamchef. Das bestätigte der Italiener am Mittwoch auf einer Pressekonferenz in Salzburg.

[RivaldoBabb]

Looks like he picked a bad week to become Ireland manager...

[cornerflag]

Confirmed here also

http://www.redbulls.com/soccer/salzburg/

[Block G Raptor]

2 Year Contract signed sealed and delivered

[jmurphyc]

Fantastic! It was a tiny bit wary but now it's pretty much confirmed. Kind of burst the FAI's bubble for their press conference tonight though.

[Block G Raptor]

Kind of burst the FAI's bubble for their press conference tonight though.

Which puts him in breach of his contract meaning he'll be fired immediately and Venables installed

[paul_oshea]

http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/mheyidgbidmh/

YI, it doesnt matter whether he goes to watch players play or not, if he studies and analyses video footage, I am sure he has the ability to judge good or bad players and how they play etc. At his age I'm sure he prolly is relishing the idea of not having to do day-to-day club management jobs and with the appointment as Ireland manager allows him this. I'd say he knew as well though at 68 he wasn't going to get many more chances at international level, and therefore that was a key factor, given he has done pretty much everytime in club management, but not so much at international level!

[jmurphyc]

YI, it doesnt matter whether he goes to watch players play or not, if he studies and analyses video footage, I am sure he has the ability to judge good or bad players and how they play etc.

I agree with this. If Gentile/Brady are going to games and he is getting the tapes then I don't really think it matters as he can get live reports from them and can judge players for himself on tape. Besides, it's not like we have a player pool the size of England.

[Block G Raptor]

What Was that the FAI said about the first announcement being made on www.fai.ie