We all felt the huge disappointment for not qualifying for Germany. Now we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and look forward rather than back.
"Stephen "Steve" Staunton" is an Irish association football manager and former professional footballer, who was most recently manager of Darlington F.C./Darlington. He earned 102 Cap (sport)/caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team, captained his team to the knock-out stage of the 2002 FIFA World Cup and earned his place in the List of footballers with 100 or more caps/FIFA Century Club.
Staunton enjoyed a distinguished club career with Aston Villa F.C./Aston Villa and Liverpool F.C./Liverpool. After retiring, he served as Republic of Ireland national football team/Republic of Ireland national team coach prior to Giovanni Trapattoni.
More Steve Staunton on Wikipedia.That's part of the reason for taking this man on board, he's done it all.
We all think we can do the job, but you never know. I feel I can do the job, but I'll do it my way. ... Whatever I say goes. And I will use Bobby in whatever role I see fit.
I'm the boss, I'm the gaffer and at the end of the day what I say goes. I will use Bobby in whatever role I see fit.
I have been looking at a lot of players very closely over the last month and the time is right to give some new lads the opportunity to play at senior level.
Sam thinks he's ready for it and from what I've seen I'd agree. He is in the first team now and learning the game but he can play at right back or in midfield which is the sort of versatility that you want.
We've not had time to sit down and have a good look over the squad. I've got my own ideas but it's something that we'll come to nearer the time of the game.
On paper, it's a tough group. They're all tough games. The second game, away to Cyprus, ain't going to be easy. Then you're home to the Czech Republic...
If you look at the younger level, we are quite strong in that department with what is coming through, so it depends on who catches the eye.
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