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# germany - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Trapattoni pleased with young players and confident Ireland are back on track
The Italian dismissed further speculation on his coaching future and proclaimed ‘a golden goal’ for Marc Wilson.
Faroes v Ireland: That one’s for Trap, says James McCarthy
The Wigan midfielder was the stand-out performer as Ireland got the job done in Torshavn.
As it happened: Faroe Islands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland expected three points in Torshavn… could Trap deliver and save his job?
Infographic: here’s how Trap’s record compares with past Ireland managers’
The Boys in Green face the Faroe Islands with some reports suggesting the Italian will be sacked whatever the result in Torshavn.
# germany - Monday 15 October, 2012
Faroes boss expecting Irish backlash
“I am sure we will have a very tough game tomorrow,” Lars Olsen added. Don’t patronise us, Faroe Islands.
Germany more unified than at Euro 2012, says Lahm
The trip to Dublin seems to have a galvanising effect for the Germans.
Eamon Dunphy: Trapattoni is ‘taking us for a ride’
“The FAI have a big decision to make and if they don’t make the right decision — which is to pay him off and get a better manager — the consequences will be dire”
Stephen Kelly persuaded to board Faroes flight after management bust-up – reports
The Fulham defender was ultimately persuaded to leave for Vagar ahead of tomorrow night’s game.
Opinion: It’s Trap, and not the players, who is to blame for Ireland’s problems
There was a sense of deja vu about recent criticisms leveled at Giovanni Trapattoni, writes Paul Fennessy.
# germany - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Germany’s Reus aims to tame Swedes, Lahm says the Ireland match was ‘fun’
Meanwhile, Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff has admitted the Ireland game was easier than expected.
‘Ah here, leave it out’ – spoof video of Ireland-Germany game created
Irish football fans at last have a reason to be cheerful, thanks to this hilarious parody.
Robbie Keane declared fit to travel to Faroes, Keogh ruled out
Keane seems to have recovered from a knock that kept him out of the Germany game.
# germany - Saturday 13 October, 2012
‘Our aim is not Germany, our aim is Sweden and Austria’ declares Trapattoni
“Every player loses many, many games,” trumpeted the Irish manager.
‘Trapattoni has to do the right thing and step away’ – Cunningham
Meanwhile, Kevin Kilbane, who played under Trap, also believes he should resign.
Trapattoni to make Sunday call on Robbie Keane’s fitness ahead of Faroes clash
The Italian also revealed that he would make two or three changes following the 6-1 defeat to Germany.
Low pleased by German presence
“As far as the Sweden game is concerned, I expect they will be working altogether unlike the Irish team,” the German coach said after last night’s 6-1 win.
Here’s what Roy Keane thought of last night’s Ireland-Germany game
Keane was less than pleased, as Ireland were taught a harsh footballing lesson by their German counterparts.
‘I am proud of these players’ – Trap insists he has no intention of leaving
The Irish boss believes his side will recover from the 6-1 defeat last night.
World Cup qualifying wrap: Heavyweights bare their teeth
There were comprehensive wins for Spain, England and Holland this evening.
# germany - Friday 12 October, 2012
Poll: Is it time for Giovanni Trapattoni to step down as Ireland manager?
It was an embarrassing night for Irish football. Should the Italian coach now resign?
House of horrors: 5 things we learned from Ireland v Germany
Doomed tactics, German efficiency and a thankless task: here are some of the talking points from Ireland’s night of pain.
Trap hails ‘physically superior’ Germans after defeat
Giovanni Trapattoni thinks Germany may have scored more had he not played three men in midfield.
‘That wasn’t the way to lose a game,’ admits crestfallen O’Shea
The Ireland player also described tonight’s match as “a massive humiliation”.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ireland v Germany
The site’s users were unsurprisingly scathing in their assessment of Ireland’s 6-1 hammering tonight.
As it happened: Ireland v Germany, World Cup qualifier
Could Trap’s side get a result against the odds tonight?
Because we need something to cling to, here’s Robbie’s equaliser from the 2002 World Cup
We’re going to win 0-0 tonight, right?
Ireland v Germany: 3 key battles in tonight’s match
Ireland will need very strong performances in certain areas of the field if they are to earn a positive result tonight.
Ireland v Germany: The past five meetings between the sides
Need a dose of optimism ahead of tonight’s game? Our recent record reads: one win, three draws and one defeat.
Loew rejects claims of squad unrest
The German coach is preparing his team of stars for their Aviva Stadium bow this evening.
German foreign minister to visit Turkey for Syria talks: embassy
Germany will enter discussions on the steady deterioration of relations between Syria and Turkey, following deadly airstrikes.
Team talk: O’Shea focused on collective responsibility
“It’s not just about one individual tomorrow for a game like this; it’s about the whole team.”
‘We’re prepared for Ireland’s physical threat’ – Jogi Loew
He also says there will be an “electric atmosphere” at the Aviva Stadium tonight.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Get your feet up, sports fan. You (possibly) deserve it.
Loew backing Klose and Schweinsteiger to marshal away win
The Germany boss is looking for leaders when his side take to the pitch at Lansdowne Road tonight.
World Cup qualifier preview: German test sends Trapattoni back to drawing board
Jogi Loew’s young side provide the top-class opposition.
Friday night lights ‘an opportunity’ for young Irish stars, says Giovanni Trapattoni
Trap is looking for ‘new energy’ ahead of tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier.


























































