Scott Gaynor
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Artist Patrick Loughran Presented
Trapattoni with his work at Squad Announcement
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Ireland
Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has announced his provisional squad for the
upcoming fixtures with England, Georgia, the Faroe Islands, and Spain. There
were no places for the injured trio of Kevin Doyle, Ciaran Clark and Richard
Dunne, although the latter has been linked with an early return to make a final
cut. Robbie Keane has been included as he is expected to overcome his ankle
troubles and upon announcing his list, Trapattoni rejected FAI Chief Executive
John Delaney’s claims that the side need to win 4 of the remaining 5 games if
they are to finish second.
"Four
wins is completely 100pc second, but there are other games. And we have games
against Austria and Sweden also. I put no limit on performances and
possibilities." said an optimistic Trapattoni.
On the upcoming friendlies Trap said that: “These matches
will provide me with the opportunity to experiment with different players and
tactics. I am looking forward to assembling the squad in London on May 26th.”
At the conference, artist Patrick Loughran presented the
manager with a painted portrait, although some fans could argue that one Trap
is bad enough, without having two! Trapattoni was rightfully impressed by
Loughran’s work and declared his piece, “superperb-a & tremendouze” in his
finest Italian twang. Here’s to hoping we can describe Ireland’s second half to
the qualifying campaign with similar zest.
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(L-R) Jackie Maguire (Leitrim County Council),
Patrick Loughran, Giovanni Trapattoni, Enda Stenson, (Leitrim County Council)
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Forde (Millwall), Westwood (Sunderland),
Randolph (Motherwell).
Defenders: O’Shea (Sunderland), St Ledger (Leicester City),
Delaney (Crystal Palace), R Keogh (Derby County), Wilson (Stoke City), Coleman
(Everton), Kelly (Reading), O’Dea (Toronto), McShane (Hull City).
Midfielders: Whelan (Stoke City), McCarthy (Wigan Athletic),
Green (Leeds United), Hendrick (Derby County), McGeady (Spartak Moscow),
Pilkington (Norwich City), McClean (Sunderland), Brady (Hull City), Meyler
(Hull City), Keogh (Millwall).
Forwards: Keane (LA Galaxy), Long (West Brom), Sammon (Derby
County), Walters (Stoke City), Cox (Nottingham Forest), Hoolahan (Norwich
City).
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