Steve Staunton
Steve Staunton
Stephen "Steve" Stauntonis an Irish association football manager and former professional footballer. He earned 102 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 FIFA Century Club...
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I know that the caliber of the team I have will bring a huge range of experience and talent to the challenges that lie ahead. I can't wait to get started. I hope that the drive, passion and commitment that we have can reflect the Irish fans' real love for the game and have an impact not just on the squad but on the nation.
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Knowing Sir Bobby as I do, he will be back fighting fit in no time.
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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.
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Bobby had a very positive chat with him. Bobby, as you know, lives in that part of the woods. He's spoken to him on numerous occasions, so it's very positive.
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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.
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He's improved no end after coming from second division football to hold his place in the Premiership. He's neat and tidy, a very strong runner. We like what we see so far.
excite forward players tomorrow
I've said before, I'm a winner. But tomorrow I want to see my players excite me and the fans, and give them something to look forward to.
czech home second tough
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...
good ideas nearer sit time
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.
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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.
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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.
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What we have to do is get the best out of them over the next couple of years, so by the third year we are looking at a more experienced, stable squad.
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Unfortunately, at this moment in time, Robbie Keane can't hit a barn door for us.
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We will be very flexible. We've enough bright players who are able to express themselves, and that's what I want to see. I want them to enjoy it.