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Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

February 24, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year’s World Cup.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

June 9, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

Graham Taylor and the impossible job

March 6, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heads back 20 years to look at Graham Taylor’s tenure as England boss.

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky' manager

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky’ manager

November 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

In another fantastically researched and put together article, Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.

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