The 74-year-old brilliant soccer mind: Giovanni Trapattoni, who guided the Ireland national soccer team to archive some of the biggest successes, including almost reaching into the 2010 world cup final, is now a past. The Italian, who has been associated with Republic since last five years, could not halt their losing streak in world cup qualifying campaign where they are almost out now. The Football Association of Ireland informed about their over the top decision which also surprised many coz he has ever been a landmark personality in Ireland soccer. Anyway, he is not the only one who has been shown the doors as his assistant Marco Tardelli has also joined him. If we look at the track record of The Green Army, they successfully qualified for the European Championships last year but could never make any impression and almost crushed by Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Later, national selectors made several promises to come back with a visible difference by after looking at their last few performances, especially their defeat in Austria; no one can count on them. This decision could also be a byproduct of some background conflicts coz Trapattoni has just been offered two year extension and now he is sacked in an unhealthy manner which can never be justified by FAI.
Informing about their saddened verdict, Ireland FA issued a statement wherein Trapattoni said, “We leave this country with emotion because we understand the Irish supporters who have a well-deserved international reputation and they have our utmost respect. I would like to thank John Delaney, Paddy McCaul, Michael Cody and the FAI Board for their support and friendship over the last five and a half years.
“I would also want to thank all FAI staff members, including the backroom team and the players who have been great to work with during the last three campaigns. I wish them well in the future and hope that the job we have done leaves everything in a good place for my successor to take over.”
Though. FA also thanked Trapattoni for providing some of the finest young talents in contemporary soccer and these young players can help them get success in 2016 European championship. As far a replacement is concerned, there is no definite name at the moment, yet high profile vacancy will soon be filled up and top contender for the post is Martin O’Neill who has a wealth of experience playing with more than three big clubs in his career.