Lets clap Trap

Lord knows it may be too early to confirm it but it does seem that the FAI have, whisper it now, done a good job this time.

The consensus now seems to be that if he wants it, Giovanni Trapattoni will be named as the new Ireland manager. He would then appoint Claudio Gentile or Liam Brady as his assistant.

This is really good news so fingers crossed it is true. We have never had manager with a proven track record like his. He has won trophies at levels, as a player and manager and was unlucky not to win something when he was Italian national manager. He has won titles in 4 countries and has a worldwide reputation as an knowledgable and tactically sound manager.

The news about Gentile and Brady is also good. Each would be a good candidate, would be a bridge between the manager and the players and both have excellent records working with young players.

Usually now I would make some smart arse remark about the man, the FAI or the process. But whatever method they used and however long it took if they can have Trapattoni on the bench for the World Cup qualifiers then this fan is happy.

After all the false dawns, false idols and false press releases lets hope that we now have our man.