Trapattoni defiant but FAI will move to axe manager

The FAI will move to dismiss Giovanni Trapattoni in the next few weeks despite the beleaguered manager last night insisting he was still going to give “100% commitment”.

The FAI cancelled today’s post-mach press conference with Trapattoni, signalling they may make a decision on his future very quickly.

An FAI statement said last night: “The recent results against Sweden and Austria were very disappointing for everyone involved in Irish football, the manager, the players and supporters.