Trap ‘totally committed’ to Ireland

REPUBLIC of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has laughed off claims he will be appointed as Turkey’s new coach later this week.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2010 - 00:00

Martin Claffey

Reports have suggested the 70-year-old Italian will be unveiled on Friday.

However, the man who guided Ireland to within touching distance of this summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa before a controversial play-off defeat by France, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Republic.

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