Trapattoni scoops Manager of the Year award

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI was yesterday named Philips Manager of the Year after guiding the Republic of Ireland to a major championships for the first time in a decade.

Trapattoni scoops Manager of the Year award

The Italian followed in the footsteps of Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy who claimed the accolade for similar achievements during their terms at the helm.

Trapattoni was first choice in a vote of representatives from the newspaper industry. The Italian was unable to attend yesterday’s gala ceremony with Irish goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly collecting the award on his behalf.

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