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Irish Times - Tuesday, February 21, 2012 The Derry man, who received a surprise call-up into Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland squad yesterday, watched his former team-mates produce a professional performance. DERRY CITY 3 LISBURN DISTILLERY 0,...
OF Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has had a change of heart in regards to James McClean and yesterday added the Sunderland winger to his panel for the visit of the Czech Republic next week. McClean, one suspects, might have passed the point of no...
Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L) and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque walk on stage past the European trophy at the draw for the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Defending champions... View Photo »
Psychologically, I would like to avoid Italy. Also from a technical standpoint the Azzurri should always be avoided
The 22-year-old former Derry City player, who has been in fine form for the Black Cats since being given his chance by manager Martin O'Neill, has been drafted in along with Derby County midfielder Paul Green. McClean had been expected to be included...
McClean’s rise to stardom has being nothing short of amazing having only signed for the Black Cats from Derry City in August for a mere £350,000 on a three year deal something Sunderland have former manager Steve Bruce to thank for seen his quality. ...
McClean tweeted after hearing the news of his international call-up: "Absolutely buzzin and honoured to be called up to represent my country... best feeling there is." The Derry born winger has made a sensational starts to his Sunderland career and had...
Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L), Italy's manager Cesare Prandelli (C) and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque walk from the stage following the draw of the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2,... View Photo »
I spoke with Giovanni Trapattoni and [his assistant] Marco Tardelli after they got through
...in-form winger James McClean today finally got the nod from Giovanni Trapattoni for the friendly against the Czech Republic next week.Trapattoni caused a storm of controversy two weeks ago when he named a 24-man squad for the February 29th friendly against...
DERBY County midfielder Paul Green has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendly international against the Czech Republic. Green did not feature in manager Giovanni Trapattoni's initial squad but has now been called up for...
Giovanni Trapattoni (born March 17, 1939 in Cusano Milanino, province of Milan) is an Italian football coach, considered the most successful club coach in the history of Italy,and former player. He is the manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, also having coached Italy. He is also the only manager to have won all UEFA club competitions. Full Article
Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L), Italy's manager Cesare Prandelli (C) and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque walk from the stage following the draw of the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Europe's top football nations...
View Photo »KIEV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 02: Group C (L-R) Giovanni Trapattoni, coach of Republic of Ireland, Cesare Prandelli, coach of Italy and Vicente del Bosque, coach of Spain talk after the UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw Ceremony on December 2, 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine.
View Photo »Group C coaches (from L), Croatia's manager Slaven Bilic, Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni, Italy's manager Cesare Prandelli and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque pose after the draw for the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011.
View Photo »Coaches of Group C, Ireland's Giovanni Trapattoni (L) from Italy and Italy's Cesare Prandelli address the media after the draw for the UEFA Euro 2012 soccer finals at the Palace of Arts in Kiev December 2, 2011.
View Photo »Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni from Italy, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli and Spain coach Vicente del Bosque, from left, leave the stage after the Final Draw for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Group C is playing their matches in Gdansk and...
View Photo »dIreland manager Giovanni Trapattoni from Italy, left, and Italy coach Cesare Prandelli joke during the Final Draw for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Group C is playing their matches in Gdansk and Poznan, Poland.
View Photo »Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni from Italy, left, and Italy coach Cesare Prandelli laugh on the stage during the Final Draw for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Ireland and Italy are in Group C playing their matches in Gdansk and Poznan, Poland.
View Photo »KIEV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 02: Group C (L-R) Slaven Bilic, coach of Croatia, Giovanni Trapattoni, coach of Republic of Ireland, Cesare Prandelli, coach of Italy and Vicente del Bosque, coach of Spain pose for a photo after the UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw Ceremony on December 2, 2011 in Kiev,...
View Photo »England's manager Fabio Capello (C) and France's manager Laurent Blanc (2L) discuss with Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L) after the draw ceremony of the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. England were drawn in Group D...
View Photo »The four Group C coaches (L-R) Croatia's manager Slaven Bilic, Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni, Italy's manager Cesare Prandelli and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque pose after the draw ceremony of the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on...
View Photo »Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (C) arrives prior to the the draw for the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Europe's top football nations gather in Kiev today to discover their fate when the draw takes place for Euro 2012...
View Photo »Ireland's head coach Giovanni Trapattoni (L) and Italy's head coach Cesare Prandelli share a joke after the draw for the Euro 2012 soccer championship at the Palace of Arts in Kiev December 2, 2011.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni smiles as he holds a brief press conference after defeated Estonia during the second leg of an Euro 2012 play-off football match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 15, 2011. The Republic of Ireland reached their first major...
View Photo »Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni celebrates after defeating Estonia in their Euro 2012 playoff soccer match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin November 15, 2011.
View Photo »DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 15: Giovanni Trapattoni of Republic of Ireland looks on during the EURO 2012 Qualifier Play Off Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Estonia at Aviva Stadium on November 15, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni yells during the Euro 2012 qualification second leg football match between Ireland and Estonia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on November 15, 2011.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland's Robbie Keane (R) hugs Manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L) as they celebrate defeating Estonia during the second leg a Euro 2012 play-offs at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 15, 2011. The Republic of Ireland reached their first major finals since the 2002 World...
View Photo »DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 15: Manager Giovanni Trapattoni of Republic of Ireland congratulates Robbie Keane after qualification during the EURO 2012 Qualifier Play Off Second Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Estonia at Aviva Stadium on November 15, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland Manager Giovanni Trapattoni, left, reacts with Robbie Keane after the final whistle during their match against Estonia in the Euro 2012 Qualifier play-off second leg at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland Manager Giovanni Trapattoni reacts while watching his team play Estonia in their the Euro 2012 Qualifier play-off second leg at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.
View Photo »Ireland's head coach Giovanni Trapattoni reacts during their Euro 2012 playoff soccer match against Estonia at the A Le Coq Arena in Tallinn November 11, 2011.
View Photo »TALLINN, ESTONIA - NOVEMBER 11: Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni looks on during the Estonia and Republic of Ireland, EURO 2012 qualifier, play off first leg at the A Le Coq Arena on November 11, 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia.
View Photo »Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, left, listens to his assistant during a training session at A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia, Thursday Nov. 10, 2011. Ireland face Estonia in their Euro 2012 Qualifying play off soccer match Friday.
View Photo »Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni speaks during a press conference at A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia Thursday Nov. 10, 2011. Ireland face Estonia in their Euro 2012 qualifying play off soccer match Friday.
View Photo »Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni speaks during a press conference at A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia. Thursday Nov. 10, 2011. Republic of Ireland face Estonia in their Euro 2012 Qualifying play off match on Friday. UNITED KINGDOM OUT.
View Photo »Ireland's manager Giovanni Trapattoni (L), Italy's manager Cesare Prandelli (C) and Spain's manager Vicente Del Bosque walk from the stage following the draw of the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Europe's top football nations...
View Photo »Psychologically, I would like to avoid Italy. Also from a technical standpoint the Azzurri should always be avoided
I spoke with Giovanni Trapattoni and [his assistant] Marco Tardelli after they got through
It is a huge honour and privilege to represent the Irish team and we look forward to continuing. Marco and I believe very strongly in the work that we are doing to grow and develop the Irish team.
Giovanni Trapattoni is one of the most respected managers in the world game
Marco and I believe very strongly in the work that we are doing to grow and develop the Irish team. It is a huge honour and a privilege to represent the Irish team and we look forward to continuing this important task.
We are very happy to agree a contract extension with Giovanni Trapattoni and his team of Marco Tardelli and Fausto Rossi
We came to our agreement very quickly
I am delighted to continue my partnership with the FAI, Giovanni Trapattoni and the Irish squad.
I am very happy to continue my job with the FAI ... I have always said that Marco and I believe very strongly in the work that we are doing to grow and develop the Irish team. It is a huge honour and a privilege to represent the Irish team and we look forward to continuing this important task.
Giovanni Trapattoni has done a tremendous job in bringing Ireland to qualification for the Euros for the first time since 1988 ... His professionalism, experience and close working relationship with the players has developed a squad which has grown in self-belief and determination.
It is a huge honour and a privilege to represent the Irish team and we look forward to continuing this important task
On behalf of the FAI Board of management, we are very happy to agree a contract extension with Giovanni Trapattoni and his team of Marco Tardelli and Fausto Rossi. They have done fantastic work with the squad, bringing us to qualification for a major tournament for the first time in 10 years, increasing...
I will be staying, it is agreed but it is not signed yet.
We have agreed in principle and everything is going forward but it is not signed
