GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI may not start work with the FAI until May 1st, but even the prospect of his presence was enough to produce a match-winning effort from Republic striker, Clinton Morrison on Saturday.

The impending appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland has met with widespread approval.

Derry City will face Scottish First Division outfit Gretna in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup while Drogheda United must face Start of Norway.

Arsenal have scheduled pre-season friendlies in Austria and Holland following Dennis Bergkamp’s testimonial at the Emirates Stadium on July 22.

Austria coach Hans Krankl has named former Premiership goalkeepers Jurgen Macho and Alex Manninger in his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Northern Ireland.