Showing posts with label FIFA World Cup qualification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FIFA World Cup qualification. Show all posts

Monday, 4 November 2013

O'Neill Agrees Northern Deal

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Michael O'Neill has agreed a new two-year contract with the Irish Football Association to remain as Northern Ireland manager.

The deal has yet to be signed but would mean O'Neill taking charge for the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

The parties have been involved in talks over recent months and an announcement is expected before next week's friendly against Turkey.

O'Neill's current contract expires at the end of 2013.

While the final details of the deal have yet to be formalised, it is understood an agreement is in place.

O'Neill's initial appointment as successor to Nigel Worthington was confirmed in December 2011 and he took charge of the senior side in February 2012.

Northern Ireland have won one and drawn six of his 14 games in charge and finished fifth in their World Cup qualifying group, with seven points from their 10 games.


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Sunday, 13 October 2013

Il Trap Back Soon


Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted that he did a “good job” and revealed that the country’s football fortunes are being held back by the lack of a domestic league

In an interview with with Tuttosport, Trapattoni said that he was pleased with the job that he did for Ireland.

“I left Ireland without controversy. We had important results together and had some satisfying moments.

"It’s true we were unable to achieve qualification to the World Cup, but at the end of the day we said goodbye like civilised people.

“I got to know an exceptional country, humble and also proud.

"In a nation that doesn’t have its own football league, I think I did a good job."

Trapattoni parted company with the FAI after loses to Sweden and Austria in the World Cup qualification last month. However, the 74-year-old said that he would be returning to club management in the future.

I am in contact with some interesting people, as the football in Australia and Russia has evolved. I am intrigued by Africa, who still have tactical naiveté,” he says.

“You will see me back on the field soon."


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