Four-goal haul may net Trapattoni a stay of execution

A defiant Giovanni Trapattoni insisted last night he had “no problem” if the FAI moved to fire him — but he may earn a stay of execution after bagging three crucial points against the Faroe Islands.

Skipper Robbie Keane and last night’s man of the match James McCarthy voiced their support for the beleaguered Italian as former assistant Liam Brady insisted Ireland would look ridiculous if the FAI moved against him.

“This guy knows what he is doing, we are on track. We have lost two qualifiers in four years,” insisted Brady.