Trapattoni keen to extend Irish role

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni wants to stay in his post through to the 2014 World Cup.

A 4-0 win over Estonia in the first leg of their qualifying tie for Euro 2012 has seen the Irish put themselves within touching distance of their first major tournament since the 2002 World Cup.

Trapattoni insisted that they now have a foundation of young players to build towards further successes and that he would like to be a part of it.

“We can repeat our performance in qualification towards the World Cup in Brazil,” he told BBC Sport.

“Now we have a strong, young team. I would be disappointed or upset if I had to leave.”

“When we change these senior players, I am sure we have options who are very, very strong.”

The 72-year-old also praised the work of his squad, admitting that although they are not the most talented outfit, they are a balanced team.

“Our team is a good team. We play good football,” he said.

“Maybe we do not have super-creative players, but we have very, very good players, modern players, quick players and a balance between defenders and attackers.”

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Trapattoni happy despite loss to Uruguay

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has praised his side’s gallant second-half display in its 3-2 loss to Uruguay.

“I was very, very happy with our performance after half-time,” Trapattoni told Sky Sports. “We recovered very well in the second half, we played with good personality.”

“We played well. We had a good direction.”

Trapattoni also praised Reading striker Shane Long. He deputised for Robbie Keane, scoring a headed equaliser in the 16th minute and was a standout performer against the South Americans.

“If I was the manager of a club, I would look out for him. He is maturing and he is strong and if he was playing in the Premier League, he would get even better,” Trapattoni told the Daily Mail.

“A year ago Long was still young but he is growing, and he has become a very important player for us. The other managers must have seen him now.”

“It is a mystery for myself and Marco (Tardelli) that more of our players are not in the Premier League.”

Tue 29 March, 2011

Trapattoni happy despite loss to Uruguay

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has praised his side’s gallant second-half display in its 3-2 loss to Uruguay.

“I was very, very happy with our performance after half-time,” Trapattoni told Sky Sports. “We recovered very well in the second half, we played with good personality.”

“We played well. We had a good direction.”

Trapattoni also praised Reading striker Shane Long. He deputised for Robbie Keane, scoring a headed equaliser in the 16th minute and was a standout performer against the South Americans.

“If I was the manager of a club, I would look out for him. He is maturing and he is strong and if he was playing in the Premier League, he would get even better,” Trapattoni told the Daily Mail.

“A year ago Long was still young but he is growing, and he has become a very important player for us. The other managers must have seen him now.”

“It is a mystery for myself and Marco (Tardelli) that more of our players are not in the Premier League.”

Tue 29 March, 2011

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Trapattoni denies stroke reports

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has denied he suffered a stroke during minor surgery in Italy late in 2010.

It had been reported in Italian newspaper Libero that the 71-year-old was recovering at home following a mild stroke during an operation on December 28, with claims he had been partially paralysed down the right side of his body.

However, the Football Association of Ireland said in a statement that although Trapattoni did undergo surgery, the reports of a stroke were inaccurate.

“Giovanni Trapattoni underwent scheduled surgery before the New Year on the carotid artery. The operation went well, and he is recovering in a stable condition at home,” the statement read.

Trapattoni also released a statement denying the stroke, and said he would be in Ireland in January to carry out his duties as coach.

“I had a scheduled operation to clean the carotid artery on December 28 in Milan. I am recovering well and expect to return to work in the coming weeks,” the Italian said.

“Contrary to media speculation, I can confirm that I have not suffered a stroke. I will be in Ireland on January 24 to announce my squad for the Carling Nations Cup match against Wales on February 8.”

Wed 5 January, 2011

Trapattoni denies stroke reports

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has denied he suffered a stroke during minor surgery in Italy late in 2010.

It had been reported in Italian newspaper Libero that the 71-year-old was recovering at home following a mild stroke during an operation on December 28, with claims he had been partially paralysed down the right side of his body.

However, the Football Association of Ireland said in a statement that although Trapattoni did undergo surgery, the reports of a stroke were inaccurate.

“Giovanni Trapattoni underwent scheduled surgery before the New Year on the carotid artery. The operation went well, and he is recovering in a stable condition at home,” the statement read.

Trapattoni also released a statement denying the stroke, and said he would be in Ireland in January to carry out his duties as coach.

“I had a scheduled operation to clean the carotid artery on December 28 in Milan. I am recovering well and expect to return to work in the coming weeks,” the Italian said.

“Contrary to media speculation, I can confirm that I have not suffered a stroke. I will be in Ireland on January 24 to announce my squad for the Carling Nations Cup match against Wales on February 8.”

Wed 5 January, 2011