What a leg, stepping in to front up the extra cash to help the FAI out. No strings attached!

Don’t forget, it’s not the first time he’s done it. Nor will it be his last, nope, he’s in it to win it. The whole fucking country that is. What a guy.

More: Video and article at Breakingnews.ie with the FAI talking about Denis’s involvement.

This morning The Indo, has reported that he’s reported to have agreed to be the next Irish manager. Breaking News though, stuck with speculation mounting. The Irish Times says he’s ‘all but been appointed.’ It’s the Irish Examiner, who today, ran with him being appointed: Trapattoni appointed Ireland coach.

Rick O’Shea points to this youtube video, skip until about half way through to see why he gets Rick’s vote at least:

Previously: Giovanni Trapattoni for next Ireland manager?

Update: Well that’s it then, he’ll be announced as manager on Wednesday. Great stuff.

He’s in talks with the FAI at the moment, and there’s positive noises from all concerned right now. See this Sky sports article about him. Some great anonymous wikipedia updating on the subject:

He is one of the 18,000 or so former footballers widely tipped to be the next Republic of Ireland manager. Primarily by bored message bored posters and bookmakers.

Is it all just bookie fuelled mania? There’s a post about it here at blog.bookies.com. At least it would be someone with a bit of experience. See the full wikipedia article for the details of his impressive career.