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Tag: Marco Tardelli

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.

Some change but too much still the same for Trapattoni's Ireland

Some change but too much still the same for Trapattoni’s Ireland

November 15, 2012 by James Clancy

James Clancy discusses Giovanni Trapattoni’s selections for the friendly against Greece.

Emerging from a prolonged adolescence: A defining season for Mario Balotelli

Emerging from a prolonged adolescence: A defining season for Mario Balotelli

August 29, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes the time has come for Mario Balotelli to grow up on the pitch.

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.

Save the Celebration: time to address FIFA's Law 12

Save the Celebration: time to address FIFA’s Law 12

March 30, 2012 by Tom Rhodes

Tom Rhodes puts forward the case for reassessing the rules on goal celebrations.

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.

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

January 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on Sunderland midfielder James McClean, who has played himself into contention for a Euro 2012 place since his move from Derry City.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri: The Decade’s Dark Horses

Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri: The Decade’s Dark Horses

December 12, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian national team and believes that they are a better side than most people give them credit for.

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.

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