World Cup qual. - Trapattoni pens new Irish deal

Eurosport - Fri, 25 Sep 17:48:00 2009

Giovanni Trapattoni will lead Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign after the Italian manager signed a new two-year contract.

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The former Italy manager took charge last year and his new deal will again be part-funded by Irish billionaire and Independent News & Media shareholder Denis O'Brien.

"This squad has huge potential. Our results demonstrate what self-belief and structure can achieve and I am really looking forward to continuing the work we have begun," Trapattoni said.

Ireland, unbeaten in competitive matches under the ex-Juventus boss, trail leaders Italy by four points in World Cup European qualifying Group 8 and hold a five-point lead over third-placed Bulgaria.

Reuters

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  1. good move nice1.......

    From giannat, on Fri 25 Sep 10:58PM

  2. good move nice1.......

    From giannat, on Fri 25 Sep 10:38PM

  3. Damo, you realise your profile pic is now a­ contradiction. Whats the story man ?

    From Dean O, on Fri 25 Sep 9:41PM

  4. big mistake. If you look at Trappatoni's history,­ outside the time he was coaching Juventus, his results­ have never been consistent for 4 years.

    From Half A Brain, on Fri 25 Sep 8:25PM

  5. Go Trap.... Great Move,jus hope we get to the World­ Cup.......

    From jonathan w, on Fri 25 Sep 8:18PM

  6. CMON U BOYS IN GREEN :D

    From Damo, on Fri 25 Sep 7:58PM

  7. first wog

    From bindipper, on Fri 25 Sep 7:01PM
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