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World Cup 2006
Venables linked with Bulgaria role
Terry Venables, one of the chief candidates for the Republic of Ireland job before Giovanni Trapattoni’s appointment earlier this year, has once again emerged as a target for World Cup qualifying rivals Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria lose patience with Markov
Bulgaria, one of the Republic of Ireland’s chief rivals in the World Cup qualifiers, have dismissed coach Plamen Markov following a dismal end to the calendar year.
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Absence of Trap & Co “scandalous” – Fenlon
Double-winning Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon has blasted Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and assistants Liam Brady and Marco Tardelli for failing to attend Sunday’s FAI Ford Cup final.
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St Ledger eyes Irish call
Preston defender Sean St Ledger hopes to impress Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni – if the stay-at-home Italian is able to find his way to Deepdale!
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Trap reveals details of Reid row
Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that he clashed with Andy Reid in a hotel bar following a late-night drinking session before September’s World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.
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Murph “should be Shay’s number two”
Bohemians goalkeeper Brian Murphy is better than all of Shay Given’s rivals for the Republic of Ireland number one shirt, according to Gypsies boss Pat Fenlon.
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Ireland lucky to have Trap – Lawro
Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Lawrenson has hit out at Giovanni Trapattoni’s detractors, insisting that Ireland is lucky to have the decorated Italian in charge.
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Trap committed to young gun policy
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has declared that he will not recall Andy Reid or Lee Carsley to his squad, reiterating his commitment to under-fire youngsters Glenn Whelan and Darron Gibson.
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Newcastle boss slams “disrespectful” Trapattoni
Newcastle United interim manager Joe Kinnear has hit out at Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni after revelations that the veteran Italian recommended Shay Given to Serie A clubs.
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Hunt Jnr targets permanent place
Noel Hunt has targeted a long-term place in Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad after his debut as a substitute against Poland on Wednesday night.
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Bulgarians slip to five-goal defeat
The Republic of Ireland may have lost their unbeaten record under Giovanni Trapattoni on Wednesday night, but World Cup qualification rivals Bulgaria sustained an even more damaging defeat following a 6-1 reverse in Serbia.
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Italian clubs consider Given move
“Two or three” Serie A clubs could launch a move for Republic of Ireland number one Shay Given during the January transfer window after recommendations from Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
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Given talks up friendly importance
Republic of Ireland stand-in captain Shay Given believes international friendlies play a crucial part in the development of a successful team.
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We can eclipse Italy – Trap
Giovanni Trapattoni insists there is no reason the Republic of Ireland cannot eclipse Italy and claim top spot in the World Cup qualifying group.
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Blackburn ace eyes career pinnacle
Blackburn Rovers star Keith Andrews admits the chance to make his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland would be the high point of his career in the game.
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Trapattoni talks up character ahead of class
The message from Giovanni Trapattoni on Sunday night was clear, if not concise: the Republic of Ireland side must lean on the character of someone like Roy Keane, not the class of a Roberto Baggio, to succeed on the international stage.
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Downbeat Reid must keep smiling – Trap
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that Andy Reid’s downbeat nature when left out of his side is the reason for his omission from the squad for this week’s friendly against Poland.
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O’Dea seeks Celtic loan exit
Republic of Ireland under-21 defender Darren O’Dea hopes to move away from Celtic on loan – but he still sees his long-term future at Parkhead.
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"It’s a pressure cooker situation in Sunderland, results have been bad and knowing Roy Keane, how volatile he is, I have to say I’m not surprised at all really." -
Jason McAteer, former Sunderland player and Ireland teammate of Roy Keane, reacts to the news of the Corkman’s departure from the Stadium of Light.
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