Trap a pony gone.

DanR

Steve Chettle
Trap was a great manager in his time. That time was about 20-30 years ago.

I reckon Steve Cotterill has some Irish blood in him. Steve McLaren sounds like a good Irish name too.
 

Roonaldo

Geoff Thomas
Whilst I was largely appauled at Trap's negative and dour football (particualrly at the Euros) I'm not sure that there's anything anyone else could have done with such a limited squad of players.

On RTE Radio Two last night, there was a really interesting discussion about the plight of not just Irish football, but British Isles football. The whole thing is a sorry mess since the World's Best League (TM) crushed the wants and needs of international football in the UK and Ireland.

At least in England there is a plan, and there are some really good academies using the right ethics to at least try and improve standards. In the Republic, all the LOI sides are in it for themselves, desperate to cash in on a player or two for an English club without any regard for the future of the international game.

Sorry times but then Brazil would be no good at all on the Irish skin so no great loss :)
 

Trents

John Robertson
Martin O'Neill will get take the job on for a couple of years before returning here to take over from Billy's numerous failed attempts at promotion.
 

Strummer

Socialismo O Muerte!
LTLF Minion
Trap was a good manager but he only ever had one plan and if that didn't work Ireland were in trouble - like last week against Sweden.

Martin O'Neill is the bookies favourite, but would he take on a squad lacking in real quality?

The whole game in Ireland needs a shake up - far too often the emphasis from the clubs is merely to make a big sale for one of their players to the English leagues.
 

Tutts

Ian Bowyer
Martin O'Neill will get the job, then walk out of it again when the transfer window starts and he finds he can't sign players.
 

Magamar

First Team Squad
I thought I heard a stat on SSN last night that suggested the loss to Austria the other night was the first away qualifier that the Republic had lost under Trap!!

No idea if it's true or not but crikey that's not a bad record for the size of country they are.
 
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Francis Benali (on loan)

Guest
Faith Terim is Coach of Turkey again!?
 

Strummer

Socialismo O Muerte!
LTLF Minion
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