Giovanni Trapattoni
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
5 things learned from Ireland’s defeat to Spain
Giovanni Trapattoni’s side were beaten 2-0 in the Bronx.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 10 June, 2013
3 ways that Ireland can benefit from the Spain game
It may only be a friendly but tomorrow’s meeting with the world champion is a good opportunity for the players to test themselves at the highest level.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Hoolahan reaps praise from Trap after ‘fantastic’ display
The Norwich man looks to have finally won over his international manager.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 7 June, 2013
Trapattoni satisfied as points in the bag
“In the first half we had the sun in the eyes,” said Trap afterwards.
As it happened: Ireland v Faroe Islands, World Cup qualifier
Three points are a must against the group’s weakest side at Lansdowne Road tonight.
Trap hands Hoolahan the key to unlock Faroes
Wes Hoolahan makes his first competitive international start on a night when Robbie Keane makes history as Ireland’s most-capped player.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 6 June, 2013
‘I’ll retire when I stop scoring goals’: Keane ready to re-write record books
Keane will become Ireland’s most-capped international when he leads out the team on his 126th appearance tomorrow.
Trap’s Ireland drop 2 places, now below Albania and South Korea
On the plus side, we’re still ahead of Panama.
Open thread: What should the Ireland starting XI to play the Faroes on Friday be?
Trap has previously indicated that both Richard Dunne and Wes Hoolahan were 90% certain to start.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Hendrick ready to raise his voice and stake Ireland claim
Jeff Hendrick on settling into the Ireland squad, being more vocal, and his Derby County team-mates.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
McGeady: I’ve never been sure about my Ireland place
Aiden McGeady on Ireland’s evolving squad and the need for patience in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against the Faroes.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 3 June, 2013
‘Dunne and Hoolahan 90% certain to start against Faroes’ – Trapattoni
The Ireland manager was impressed with the pair yesterday and says he is likely to pick them for Friday’s qualifier.
Trapattoni hints Hoolahan could start against the Faroes
The Norwich star made just his fourth international appearance in Ireland’s 4-0 thumping of Georgia.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 2 June, 2013
3 things we hope to see in today’s Ireland-Georgia game
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
Dunne will play some part in Georgia game – Trapattoni
However, the veteran coach indicated the defender was not in contention to play against the Faroes.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Normally I’m quiet on the pitch, but tomorrow will be different – Long
Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Friday 31 May, 2013
Wilson eyes comeback before having steel plate removed
The Stoke defender won’t travel to the US with the squad as he is scheduled for a trip to the doctor.
Trap: We don’t need to gamble to get goals against the Faroes
Giovanni Trapattoni wants his younger players to match their confident performance against England in the next two games.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Trap weighing up Hoolahan start as attention turns to Georgia
Giovanni Trapattoni says he will speak to Richard Dunne before deciding what part he will play against Georgia.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Trapattoni’s delight as young Irish stars answer London calling
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
Open thread: What are you expecting from tonight’s England-Ireland game?
England are clear favourites for the match, but Robbie Keane has insisted an Irish victory is possible.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
Irish players must stay calm tomorrow night – Trapattoni
Ireland are set to play England for the first time in 18 years on Wednesday.
Robbie: England rematch should have happened ‘years and years ago’
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane hopes tomorrow’s friendly can breathe new life into the footballing rivalry between the neighbours.
Former Ireland striker David Kelly predicts bright international future for Cox
Kelly, now assistant coach at Nottingham Forest, believes the 26-year-old’s best position is up front in a striking duo.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Trapattoni is one of the world’s outstanding coaches – Hodgson
The England manager has also warned supporters at Wembley against singing anti-IRA chants.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Alex Ferguson appreciated the lateness of Bayern’s victory
Trap and Tardelli were ogling silverware tonight too.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Monday 13 May, 2013
Trapattoni plays down Napoli rumours, insists priorities lie with Ireland
The Italian manager also paid tribute to Alex Ferguson during his press conference today.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘Never say never’: Trapattoni open to Serie A return — reports
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 28 April, 2013
# giovanni-trapattoni - Thursday 18 April, 2013
As Italian MPs fail to agree on president some cast prank ballot for Trapattoni
Others voted for the actress Sophia Loren and a famous Italian porn star as lawmakers failed to reach a required two-thirds majority on a candidate for president.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Opinion: History is a nightmare from which Trapattoni’s Irish side are trying to awake
Will the Austria draw be remembered as Trap’s ‘Israel moment’?
# giovanni-trapattoni - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Mid-term report: a game-by-game look at Trap’s performance so far on the road to Brazil
It hasn’t *all* been bad, you know.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
We must believe: Trapattoni sends out rallying call to deflated Ireland
“We can’t think that we’re finished in qualification,” Giovanni Trapattoni said as Ireland recover from last night’s disappointing draw against Austria.
Eamon Dunphy: Trapattoni doesn’t respect our football culture
The Italian reckons we’re minnows, according to the RTÉ pundit.
Trap rues lack of experience on another night of hard-luck stories
Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.
# giovanni-trapattoni - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
5 thoughts from tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Austria
The Lansdowne Road faithful were left frustrated after the away side’s late equaliser.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ireland v Austria
The site was largely unimpressed with the Irish team’s 2-2 draw against Austria.


























































‘We are not England’ – Trap showed he doesn’t speak our language and doesn’t get us
The manager’s post-match comments spoke volumes.
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