| Steve Staunton | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Date of birth | 19 January 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Drogheda, Ireland | |
| Height | 1. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Drogheda (ˈdrɒhədə ˈdrɔːdə ( Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Bridge of the Ford" is an industrial and port town in County Louth on Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. 85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Leeds United (Assistant Manager) |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1985–1986 1986–1991 1987 1991–1998 1998–2000 2000 2000–2003 2003–2005 2005–2006 1985–2006 |
Dundalk Liverpool → Bradford City (loan) Aston Villa Liverpool → Crystal Palace (loan) Aston Villa Coventry City Walsall Total |
? (?) 65 (0) 8 (0) 205 (16) 44 (0) 6 (1) 73 (0) 70 (4) 7 (0) 478 (21) |
| National team | ||
| 1988–2002 | Republic of Ireland | 102 (7) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 2006–2007 | Republic of Ireland | |
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Stephen Staunton (born 19 January 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer and is the current assistant manager of Leeds United. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Drogheda (ˈdrɒhədə ˈdrɔːdə ( Droichead Átha in Irish, meaning "Bridge of the Ford" is an industrial and port town in County Louth on Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football He enjoyed a distinguished career with Liverpool and Aston Villa, and became the Republic of Ireland's most capped player. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. He is also the former manager of Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football.
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Club career
Pre-Liverpool
Staunton was an accomplished all-round sportsman. As well as playing soccer for his home club of Dundalk, he played Gaelic football, appearing for Louth GAA in the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship. Dundalk Football Club ( Cumann Peile Dhún Dealgan) is an Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. Gaelic football ( Irish: Peil, Peil Ghaelach, or Caid) commonly referred to as " football " is a form of Football The Louth County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste An Lú or Louth GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in The All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Cadbury Under-21 Football Championship) is the premier "knockout" competition
Liverpool
Staunton was spotted by Liverpool playing in Ireland for his home club of Dundalk as a 17 year old and was signed on the 2 September 1986 by manager Kenny Dalglish for the bargain price of £20,000. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Kenneth Mathieson 'Kenny' Dalglish MBE (born 4 March 1951 in Dalmarnock, Glasgow) is a former Scottish international football
He spent the first two seasons in the reserves and even went on loan to Bradford City for eight games during the 1987–88 season as cover for the injured Karl Goddard. Bradford City Association Football Club (also known as The Bantams, and previously The Paraders) is an English football club based in Bradford Karl Goddard (born 1967 is a retired English footballer who played for Manchester United, Bradford City, Exeter City (on loan He made his Liverpool debut on 17 September 1988 in the 1–1 league draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Tottenham Hotspur, ˈtɒʔnəm is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. Anfield is an all-seater Association football Stadium in the district of Anfield, in Liverpool, England As a result of his impressive performance he remained in the side for the rest of the season, despite him being vastly inexperienced compared to the players around him who were defending a League championship title won the year before. Following on from his impressive début he scored his first goal three days later on 20 September; however, his 80th minute strike wasn't enough to prevent Arsenal winning the Centenary Trophy semi-final 2–1. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. The Football League Centenary Tournament (also known as the Mercantile Credit Football Festival was held from April 16 to April 17 1988 at Wembley
An injury to captain Alan Hansen meant that regular left back Gary Ablett had to be shifted across to the centre of defence. Alan David Hansen (born Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, 13 June 1955 is a BBC television football pundit and a former Gareth Ian Ablett (born 19 November 1965 in Liverpool, England) is a former defender with Liverpool in 1989 and won the FA Cup with their rivals Staunton was therefore given his chance and proved an impressive and consistent performer in a team of superstars, playing his part as Liverpool challenged for the title again.
In the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster of 15 April 1989 Staunton was among those players who comforted bereaved families and attended many of the funerals. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) He also put in an outstanding performance when the fateful FA Cup semi-final was rescheduled a month later, with Liverpool beating an under-par Nottingham Forest 3–1. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham
Staunton played in the FA Cup Final at Wembley - he was substituted at the start of the extra-time period – as Liverpool defeated Merseyside rivals Everton 3–2. The 1989 FA Cup Final was a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton at Wembley. original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. However, the season ended in huge disappointment when Liverpool lost the League title in a decider against Arsenal at Anfield. The Gunners needed to win by two clear goals and were 1–0 up with just seconds remaining. With virtually the last kick of the season Michael Thomas broke through the centre of the Reds defence to score thus stopping Liverpool gaining a second league and FA Cup double. Michael Lauriston Thomas (born August 24 1967 in Lambeth, London) is an English former footballer. The Double is a term in football, which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season
The following year, Staunton was a frequent presence again as Liverpool reclaimed the League title but only played one more season with Liverpool before being sold, to a lot of people's surprise and disappointment, to Aston Villa on the 7 August 1991 for 1. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. 1 million. New manager Graeme Souness was accused of misjudging the player's abilities, though the ruling for European ties possibly had a bearing, with Staunton being classed as a foreigner, of which no team was allowed to field more than four; the Bosman ruling (which included the abolishment of quotas for EU citizens on teams in member countries) was not passed until 1992. Graeme James Souness (ˈsuːnɨs (born 6 May, 1953 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager In US law, an alien is a legal term for a person, either a corporation or a human who is not a United States national. The Bosman ruling (Union Royal Belges des Sociétés de Football Association ASBL & others v The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in
Aston Villa
Staunton made a good impression on the Villa fans by marking his début on the 17 August with a goal in the 3–2 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club in Sheffield, England.
Staunton settled into life at Villa Park and won a Coca-Cola League Cup winners medal in 1994 when he helped Villa upset the odds by beating hot favourites Manchester United 3–1. Villa Park is a football Stadium in the district of Aston, in Birmingham, England The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition The League Cup medal completed his domestic medal set. Over the next four years, he won another League Cup medal, this time as a non playing sub in the 3–0 victory over Leeds United. Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football
Return to Anfield
With his contract set to expire at Villa, he gained a surprise move back to Liverpool on 3 July 1998 when joint managers Roy Evans and Gérard Houllier signed him on a Bosman. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Roy Quintin Echlin Evans CBE (born October 4 1948 in Bootle, England) was a Liverpool football player who eventually Gérard Houllier OBE, (ʒeʁaʁ ulje born 3 September, 1947, in Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France) is a
On 27 September 1999, during the Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield, Staunton played the last 15 minutes of the game in goal after Sander Westerveld had been sent off for fighting with Francis Jeffers after Liverpool had used all three substitutes. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. Anfield is an all-seater Association football Stadium in the district of Anfield, in Liverpool, England Sander Westerveld (born October 23 1974 in Enschede, Netherlands) is a Dutch professional football goalkeeper Francis Jeffers (born 25 January 1981 in Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England.
His second spell on Merseyside lasted two years before he was told he could leave on a free transfer. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 After a brief loan spell at Crystal Palace, where he made six league appearances, he was recalled to Anfield to appear in his 148th and last game for the Reds: it came on the 23 November 2000 in the 2–2 draw with Greek side Olympiakos in the UEFA Cup. Crystal Palace FC is an English football club based in South Norwood, London. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA.
Villa Park again
On 7 December 2000 he did another about-turn and returned to Aston Villa on another free transfer. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. He played in fourteen of the Midlands club's remaining league fixtures and then featured regularly for a further two seasons to bring his total Villa appearances to 350 games with 16 goals. This article is mainly about the English Midlands For other uses see Midlands (disambiguation. However, only one of these strikes came in his second spell, Staunton finding the net against FC Zurich in the Intertoto Cup. FC Zürich or FCZ (short for Fussballclub Zürich) is a football club from Zürich, Switzerland, founded 1896. The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for
Coventry City
Staunton continued to play club football, plying his trade with Coventry City, moving there on the 15 August 2003 on another free transfer. Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip is an association football club based in Coventry, Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. He made his début on 16 August 2003 in the 0–0 league draw with Walsall at Highfield Road. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Walsall Football Club are an English football club based in Walsall, West Midlands, currently playing in League One. He remained with the Sky Blues until the summer of 2005, clocking up 75 appearances.
Walsall
Staunton decided not to renew his contract once it had expired, and instead joined Black Country club Walsall on 2 August 2005. The Black Country is a loosely defined area of the English West Midlands conurbation, to the north and west of Birmingham, and to the south and east of Wolverhampton Walsall Football Club are an English football club based in Walsall, West Midlands, currently playing in League One. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He played just 10 times for the Bescot club and also held the post of assistant coach until the 16 January 2006, when he was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland senior international side. The Bescot Stadium (currently known as Banks's Stadium for sponsorship purposes situated in Bescot, Walsall, England, is the home ground of Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. He was captain of the Walsall side that defeated Blackpool 2–0 on New Years Eve 2005, in what was his final game as a professional footballer. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 and located in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. New Year's Eve is on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Year's Day.
International career
Staunton made his debut for the Republic of Ireland in the 4–0 friendly win over Tunisia. The Tunisia national football team (منتخب تونس لكرة القدم nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage (The Eagles of Carthage, is the national team of Tunisia He went to Italy with Jack Charlton's squad as the Republic of Ireland competed in their first ever FIFA World Cup finals. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest John "Jack" Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, 8 May 1935) is a former Footballer Staunton, the youngest member of the squad, played in every match at left back (though by now at club level he had also proved his usefulness as a central defender or midfield player) as the Republic of Ireland progressed to the quarter finals, when they were beaten by the host nation.
He also represented the Republic of Ireland at FIFA World Cup 1994 in the United States. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Again, he played in each game as the Republic of Ireland succumbed in the second round to the Netherlands. The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association
The Republic of Ireland failed to qualify for both Euro 96 in England and the 1998 World Cup in France, though Staunton was still selected regularly for the team. The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship ( Euro 96) was hosted by England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
The Republic of Ireland qualified for the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea. The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Coach Mick McCarthy, who had been Staunton's captain at the country's first World Cup 12 years earlier, selected him for the squad and following the departure of Roy Keane from the squad, due to a bust up with McCarthy, Staunton was appointed captain for the tournament. Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of
Again, Staunton played in every Republic of Ireland game of the tournament, with the 1–1 group match draw against Germany on 5 June proving to be a very special occasion as it was his 100th appearance for his country. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Together with Gary Breen, he formed an impressive central defensive partnership in front of Shay Given. Gary Patrick Breen (born December 12, 1973 in Hendon, London) is an Irish footballer. Séamus John James "Shay" Given (born 20 April 1976 in Lifford, County Donegal) is an Irish goalkeeper who currently plays for Staunton remains the only footballer to have reached a century of caps for the Republic of Ireland national team.
Ireland's competition ended once more in the second round when they lost agonisingly to Spain in a penalty shoot-out after the game had finished 1–1. The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament Staunton announced his retirement from international football immediately afterwards after setting a national record of 102 appearances. Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely He is the only player to have played in every single one of Ireland's 13 World Cup finals games.
On two occasions he scored directly from corner-kicks. The first of which came in a 2-0 victory over Portugal on June 7th 1992, during a US Cup game in Boston and the second came in a 3–0 defeat of Northern Ireland on 31 March 1993 during a World Cup qualifier in Dublin. The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
Career as Irish manager
Following the Republic of Ireland's failure to reach the 2006 World Cup, the tenure of manager Brian Kerr came to an end. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. Brian Kerr, (born in Dublin, 5 March, 1953) is an Irish football manager most noted for managing the Republic of Ireland A three-man FAI sub committee spearheaded by former FAI treasurer John Delaney was formed with the remit of appointing a capable successor to Kerr. Delaney assured the Irish public that a "world class" management team[1] would be appointed to oversee Ireland's qualification campaign for the 2008 European Championship. After an initial flurry of rumours linking names of the calibre of Alex Ferguson[2], Terry Venables[3] and Bobby Robson[4] with the post, Staunton was released from his player/assistant manager role for Walsall on 12 January 2006 and was officially named as the replacement for Brian Kerr as Republic of Ireland manager the following day[5]. Walsall ( is a large industrial town in the West Midlands of England. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Brian Kerr, (born in Dublin, 5 March, 1953) is an Irish football manager most noted for managing the Republic of Ireland Staunton was something of a shock appointment[6] given the names that had been circulated and his own limited coaching and managerial experience. Upon taking the position, Staunton appointed Aston Villa's reserve team coach and former teammate Kevin McDonald as his coach, and engaged an aging Bobby Robson, shortly to begin his fifth battle with cancer, in the somewhat nebulous role of "International Consultant". Kevin Hamilton McDonald (born May 16, 1961) is a Canadian comedian and actor known as a member of the Canadian sketch comedy group Kids in the Sir Robert William Robson Kt CBE (born 18 February 1933 commonly known as Sir Bobby Robson (ˈbɒbi ˈrɒbsən is a former international football In the first of a series of public relations missteps, a press conference that would ultimately be lampooned by the Irish public[7] saw Staunton proclaim himself "the Gaffer" - a nickname which has now stuck.
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His international management career enjoyed a dream start, something Staunton called "a bit of a fairytale", when he led Ireland to an impressive 3–0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday 1 March 2006 with Damien Duff, Robbie Keane (captaining the Republic of Ireland for the first time) and Liam Miller getting onto the score sheet. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. The Swedish national football team is the national football team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Damien Anthony Duff (born 2 March 1979 in Ballyboden, Dublin) is an Irish footballer. Robert David "Robbie" Keane ( Irish name: Roibéard Daithí Ó Catháin) (born 8 July 1980 in Tallaght, Dublin) is an Irish William Peter "Liam" Miller (born 13 February 1981 is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League Staunton's honeymoon period did not last long, however. The victory over Sweden was followed by two friendly defeats, the first a dour and disappointing 1–0 defeat to Chile in his second match in charge on 23 May 2006 and then a demoralising 4–0 thrashing by Holland at Lansdowne Road, Ireland's worst home reverse in 40 years. The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area
Prior to the Holland game, Staunton was confronted and threatened by a man outside the team hotel on Monday 14 August with a gun that turned out to be an imitation Uzi machine gun[8]. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures For other uses of the phrase see Machine Gun (disambiguation. The 31-year-old assailant was arrested at a nearby beach and released by police the following day. No physical harm was caused but the event was a public relations disaster for both Staunton and the FAI (this was not the first time an assailant had attacked members of the squad at that particular hotel[9]), further damaging the credibility of both parties in the eyes of the Irish public.
Staunton's first competitive match as Republic of Ireland manager ended in a 1–0 defeat against Germany in Stuttgart, despite a battling performance. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since Stuttgart (ˈʃtʊtgaɐ̯t is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Staunton himself was sent off by the referee for kicking a water bottle onto the pitch in frustration during the second half. Worse was swiftly to follow. On 7 October 2006, in their second Euro 2008 qualifier, Ireland suffered a crushing defeat by being beaten 5–2 by lowly Cyprus in Nicosia. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia (Λευκωσία Lefkoşa is the Capital and largest city of Cyprus. Staunton was watching from the stands, having been given a touchline ban for his sending-off in Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The defeat by Cyprus heaped additional pressure on the already beleaguered Staunton ahead of Ireland's next game, at home to the Czech Republic on 11 October. The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed An improved performance against the Czechs resulted in a 1–1 draw, which resulted in the pressure on Staunton easing somewhat.
Staunton was seen to be emotional after the 5–0 victory over San Marino; it was to be the last match to be played on the old Lansdowne Road pitch. "San Marino football team" redirects here For the club that competes in Italy's Serie C2, see San Marino Calcio. Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area In the return fixture, the quality of the side's performance deteriorated and the team needed a goal four minutes into injury time to secure the three points with a final score of 2-1. Coming so close to dropping points against a team ranked 195th in the world at the time of the match immediately sparked further calls for the manager's resignation.
Ireland returned to form with two successive 1–0 home victories over Wales and Slovakia which brought Ireland close to contention for second place in Group D of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying groups. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. The Slovakia national football team is the national football team of Slovakia and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association. Such was the surprise that greeted the results that RTÉ presenter Bill O'Herlihy concluded the coverage of the Slovakia game with the comment, "Ireland are now in contention for qualification for Euro 2008. Who would have thought it?" The upswing in form continued on 22 August 2007 with a 4-0 win in a non-competitive match against Denmark in Aarhus. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The Denmark national football team is controlled by the Danish Football Association and has represented the country of Denmark in international football Geography The city lies roughly at the geographical centre of Denmark on the peninsula of Staunton was delighted with the results[10] and headed into the next set of fixtures with Ireland placed third in the qualifying group.
The victories, however, proved to be something of a false dawn as, over the space of five days in September, an injury-hit Ireland dropped five points from two games and saw their qualifying campaign effectively come to an end. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. Leading 2–1 away to Slovakia the team would emerge with just one point after an injury-time strike from Marek Cech cancelled their advantage. Staunton was disappointed by the performance but four days later, on 12 September, a 1–0 defeat to the Czech Republic in Prague crippled the qualifying campaign. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic. A 0–0 draw with Germany on 13 October at Croke Park and a 1–1 draw at home to Cyprus in the same stadium four days later (at which a chorus of boos greeted the final whistle[11]) secured qualification for both Germany and the Czech Republic. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Ireland would not be competing in the 2008 European Championship. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football.
Amid the fans' dissatisfaction, many pundits commented that Staunton was now effectively on borrowed time[6] and the FAI announced that an emergency meeting was to be called to discuss Staunton's position on 23 October[12]. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Prior to this, John Delaney gave an interview to RTE where he refused to publicly back the beleaguered manager and attempted to extricate himself from any blame for his part in Staunton's initial appointment[13]. Staunton, for his part, refused to resign and publicly stated that he intended to see out the remainder of his four-year contract. [11]
On the evening of 23 October 2007 after initially indicating to reporters that the FAI meeting would take place in Dublin's Crown Plaza Hotel, where two executive rooms had been hired for use by the FAI, it emerged that Staunton had met the FAI in secret in the Radisson Hotel at Dublin airport where he made his case to be retained in the job. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The FAI subsequently met in private discussion for six hours after which it was confirmed that Staunton's turbulent 21 month reign as international manager had come to an end[14] He was replaced by Don Givens who temporarily took charge of the national team until Giovanni Trapattoni's appointment as manager. Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic Giovanni Trapattoni (born March 17, 1939 in Cusano Milanino, Province of Milan) is an Italian football coach considered
Leeds United
On 4 February 2008, Staunton joined up with recently-appointed Leeds United manager Gary McAllister for a training session, with a view to becoming McAllister's assistant manager at the club. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football Gary McAllister MBE (born 25 December, 1964, in Newarthill, Motherwell) is a Scottish former professional He was given the post later that day. [15] In his first month at Leeds, the club did not win a game, until a 1–0 victory on 1 March against Swindon Town, but Leeds have only lost three games in the 17 that he and McAllister have been in charge. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Swindon Town Football Club is an English football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, who currently play in League One.
Honours
- First Division: 1990 with Liverpool
- FA Cup: 1989 with Liverpool
- Football League Cup: 1994 and 1996 with Aston Villa
- Charity Shield: 1988 and 1990 (Shared) with Liverpool
Managerial stats
- As of 24 October 2007. The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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| Republic of Ireland |  |
January 14, 2006 | October 23, 2007 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35. The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in international football. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 29 |
Notes
- ^ Steve Staunton - Trail by media and/or a shambolic PR performance by the FAI at Piaras Kelly PR - Public Relations in Ireland
- ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Ferguson denial over Republic job
- ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Venables interested in Irish post
- ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Robson plays down Republic link
- ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Republic appoint Staunton as boss
- ^ a b BBC - 606 - - A28284573 - Staunton pays price for Euro failure
- ^ [1] YouTube. YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees 23 October 2007.
- ^ BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Staunton unharmed after gun scare
- ^ BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Man freed in Staunton gun probe
- ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Staunton thrilled by Republic win
- ^ a b BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Defiant Staunton vows to stay on
- ^ FAI meeting set for Tuesday – reports | eleven-a-side.com
- ^ RTÉ Sport: FAI refuse to give Staunton backing
- ^ End of the line for Staunton. Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 October 2007. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ "Staunton is named Leeds assistant", BBC Sport, 4 February 2008. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 2008-02-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons
External links
- Thisisanfield.com Forgotten Heros
- Steve Staunton career stats at Soccerbase
- Steve Staunton management career stats at Soccerbase
- Oficial past players at Liverpoolfc.tv
- Steve Staunton at the Internet Movie Database
- Profile at LFChistory.net
- Information on player
- BBC - Republic appoint Staunton as boss
- Liverpool seasonal record (Part 1) 1986/87-1990/91 at sporting-heroes.net
- Aston Villa seasonal record (Part 1) 1991/92-1993/94 at sporting-heroes.net
- Aston Villa seasonal record (Part 2) 1994/95-1997/98 at sporting-heroes.net
- Liverpool seasonal record (Part 2) 1998/99-2000/01 at sporting-heroes.net
- Aston Villa seasonal record (Part 3) 2000/01-2002/03 at sporting-heroes.net
- Coventry City seasonal record 2003/04-2005/06 at sporting-heroes.net
- Republic of Ireland FIFA World Cup 2002 record at sporting-heroes.net
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| Preceded by Roy Keane |
Republic of Ireland national team Captain 2002 |
Succeeded by Kenny Cunningham |
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