As with any big news story, Twitter has been awash with wit and reaction to the news of Trapattoni's departure. You can also listen to John Delaney discussing potential the new manager here.
Trappatonis gone then.. Can't argue with the job he done qualifying for the Euros and playoffs in his reign.. But..
— STEVEN REID (@stevenreid12) September 11, 2013
.. Has come out with some stupid comments at times and communication could have been alot better #Trappatoni
— STEVEN REID (@stevenreid12) September 11, 2013
Like liam i think trap has done a gud job with the players available but i do think there were other players badly treated andy reid fan :-)
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) September 11, 2013
Trap gone....next up, The Rod Squad - International edition...
— Tomás Quinn (@mossyquinn) September 11, 2013
RTÉ News Now 12:00 Sport: Priest Who Thinks He's A Monkey From Father Ted tipped for Ireland manager job.
— Not The RTÉ Guide (@YourRTEGuide) September 11, 2013
Silvio Berlusconi could be out of a job by the end of this month. Just saying...
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) September 11, 2013
@SpinelliManuela I hope your staying! #LetsKeepManuela @ballsdotie @broadsheet_ie
— ballaghboy (@decbreen) September 11, 2013
Somewhere in the East Midlands, Andy Reid is dusting off his guitar #Trap
— Paul Dollery (@PaulDollery) September 11, 2013
Remember where Irish football was before #Trap took over. Yes, this campaign was a disaster but he lead us to relative success.
— Conor Culkin (@ConorCulkin) September 11, 2013
Just saw Emile Heskey in the passport office. Suspect Martin O'Neill has the job.
— John O'Sullivan (@johngosullivan) September 11, 2013
Martin O'Neill wanted his daughters to have an Irish identity, without forcing it on them. So he brought them to the 2003 All-Ireland final.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) September 11, 2013
