Steve Staunton
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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...
coming division football hold improved neat second strong
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.
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...
bobby fighting fights-and-fighting fit knowing sir
Knowing Sir Bobby as I do, he will be back fighting fit in no time.
closely lads last looking month opportunity players senior time
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.
bobby chat lives numerous positive spoken
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.
bobby role whatever
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.
bobby role whatever
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.
bright enjoy express players
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.