Giovanni Trapattoni

Fabio Capello not the right veteran Italian coach for England

Date: 28th November 2011 at 12:23 pm | Written by
Maybe I’m biased but I can’t help thinking that England might have employed the wrong veteran Italian coach when they appointed Fabio Capello. It may be because …

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West Brom move in for Shane Long in record deal

Date: 9th August 2011 at 6:34 pm | Written by
Shane Long is set to move to West Brom, according to The Sun, in a record £7 million move. Roy Hodgson has identified Reading striker Long as the man to fire them up …

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Would an Old Trafford exit be best for player and club?

Date: 28th February 2011 at 3:30 pm | Written by
When Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson came onto the scene last season with a few impressive long range goals, it looked like United had a player for the future that could replace …

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A disruptive influence on Premier League football?

Date: 15th February 2011 at 3:59 pm | Written by
England manager Fabio CapelloWhen the time comes for Premier League clubs to break away from their main focus and allow the big guns to join up for international duty, we are all …

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Why aren’t Fergie and Wenger busting a gut to sign him?

Date: 18th January 2011 at 3:11 pm | Written by
Shay Given is quite possibly the best number two goalkeeper on the planet right now. Giovanni Trapattoni thinks he’s the best keeper in the world, Gianluigi Buffon aside, and with …

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Top TEN bizarre managerial appointments

Date: 9th December 2010 at 7:30 pm | Written by
400x400_1265900465_spt_ai_southampton_pc_07With the news that Alan Pardew has taken the job as the new Newcastle manager, it seemed apt to have a look at some of the more bizarre managerial appointments in the world of …

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Harry Redknapp highlights a worrying trend

Date: 23rd December 2009 at 5:05 pm | Written by
Harry Redknapp is the latest Premier League manager to raise concerns over the increasing impact of foreign managers in the English game. Mark Hughes has been replaced at Manchester City by the Italian, Roberto Mancini, and that means there are …

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‘A Star in the Making’ – Spurs’ Kyle Naughton

Date: 4th December 2009 at 4:01 pm | Written by
NaughtonTottenham really do like signing English youngsters which does make a pretty nice change from the other Premiership clubs who are constantly looking abroad and overlooking local youth – you couldn’t accuse …

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Trapattoni looking to lure Tottenham duo

Date: 29th November 2009 at 10:28 am | Written by
jamie_oharaRepublic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is looking to boost his squad options by persuading Tottenham duo Jamie O’Hara and Kyle Naughton to turn their back on England. The Italian is looking …

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The return of ‘FC Hollywood’ leaves Bayern in Turmoil

Date: 25th November 2009 at 4:45 pm | Written by
400x400_1239743313_spt_ai_bayern_barcelona_12Nearly 69,000 were hissing their own players at the Allianz Arena over the weekend. Three draws at home already this season, Bayern Munich welcomed league leaders Bayer Leverkusen to their home ground. …

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