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da bet esporte: Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has acknowledged that the games against Estonia could be his last in charge of the nation, and states that his side are ready.
The emerald isle take on Estonia in a back-to-back tie to decide which of the country’s will compete in Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
When asked if he was aware of the importance of the games in respect to his future with the nation, the Italian coach was unequivocal with his retort.
“Yes, yes,” he told Sky Sports.
“But I am not nervous about this because I know football. I was talking the other day about standing on the edge of the cliffs – that’s our life, it’s a manager’s life.
“Our life is dangerous. I have a habit of looking down on dangerous situations.
“But I think I will live, if not here, then maybe there is another. I don’t know where, but sure, I am not stopping here,” he stated.
Trapattoni has admitted that if his side do qualify for the European Championships it would be a source for great pride.
“In football every Sunday, or in England Saturday, you see little teams beat the great teams. That’s football. For me, it is no surprise.
“But we must think these 180 minutes is our life, players, manager, the Irish people.
“I will be very proud if we achieve this result because it means up until now we have done our jobs well,” he finished.
By Gareth McKnight
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