Marco Tardelli has come out and finally expressed his interest in the Ireland job if/when Trap decides he's had enough of watching Paul McShane in training. Tardelli was clearly forced to declare his interest in the job after Trap put his cards on the table after the Uruguay match. Here's what Tardelli had to sayin today's Irish Times:
“When and if Giovanni decides to step down, I would be very honoured to be able to stay here.
“Now we are first in the table with Russia and Slovakia. They are good teams and Ireland is a good team. And the work that we have done has been good. We have found many young players.
“Whether we qualify and there are contracts for us is not important. We have to evaluate all of the work that has been done so far; the project. It’s true that results are important, but let’s not forget that Ireland have gone up seven places in the world ranking.
“In the end, the FAI must decide what they want, but I think that the Irish people think that we have done a good job. The project is beginning. There are many younger players.”
“Now it’s important to prepare for Macedonia. After that we can see.”
I've heard the argument that Tardelli has been ostensibly been managing the side the whole time. As everyone is acutely aware, Tardelli managing career isn't too sterling.
I'm sure John Delaney will be hearing from Dave O'Leary soon enough.
