Faroes coach expecting backlash from Ireland

Faroe Island boss Lars Olsen has warned his players to expect a Republic of Ireland backlash as manager Giovanni Trapattoni fights to save his job.

Speculation is mounting the 73-year-old's days as Republic of Ireland manager are numbered regardless of what happens at the Torsvollur Stadium in Torshavn tomorrow night, as the Football Association of Ireland sifts through the wreckage of Friday night's 6-1 hammering by Germany.