Trapattoni appointed Ireland coach - Confirmed

**eirebhoy** · 13/02/2008, 12:26 PM

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

**ifk101** · 13/02/2008, 12:27 PM

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

) 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** · 13/02/2008, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er

....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** · 13/02/2008, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

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** · 13/02/2008, 12:32 PM

Fantastic News ...............

**Wolfie** · 13/02/2008, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by superfrank

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** · 13/02/2008, 12:35 PM

Were on our way to SA!!

**Ireland4ever** · 13/02/2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by 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

) 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** · 13/02/2008, 12:47 PM

no comparison really.

**Superhoops** · 13/02/2008, 1:04 PM

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

**eirebhoy** · 13/02/2008, 1:08 PM

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** · 13/02/2008, 1:12 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

I have to buy Trap's book now.

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

**Deckydee** · 13/02/2008, 1:13 PM

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** · 13/02/2008, 1:13 PM

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

**jmurphyc** · 13/02/2008, 1:21 PM

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

http://www.bundesliga.at/bewerbe/ind...aison=20072008

**MojoPin** · 13/02/2008, 1:31 PM

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** · 13/02/2008, 1:33 PM

Originally Posted by Philly

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** · 13/02/2008, 1:38 PM

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

**Naitch** · 13/02/2008, 1:40 PM

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** · 13/02/2008, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by Philly

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.

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