Irish boss set for warm welcome in Vienna

As they prepare to end the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream in Vienna tomorrow night, Austria believe sacking Giovanni Trapattoni would be a crazy move.

Mention the Italian’s name anywhere in Ireland right now and the response is less than complimentary, but it is quite the opposite here in the Austrian capital, where they are eagerly awaiting his arrival.

On one of his many managerial stops around Europe, Trapattoni pitched up in Salzburg for two seasons back in 2006 and delivered a Bundesliga title for Red Bull, which has not been forgotten in these parts.