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Encyclopedia > Steve Staunton
Steve Staunton
Personal information
Date of birth January 19, 1969 (1969-01-19) (age 38)
Place of birth    Drogheda, Ireland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Republic of Ireland (Manager)
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1985–1986
1986–1991
1987
1991–1998
1998–2000
2000
2000–2003
2003–2005
2005–2006
Dundalk
Liverpool
Bradford City (loan)
Aston Villa
Liverpool
Crystal Palace (loan)
Aston Villa
Coventry City
Walsall
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065 0(0)
008 0(0)
205 (16)
044 0(0)
006 0(1)
073 0(0)
070 0(4)
007 0(0)   
National team
1988–2002 Republic of Ireland 102 0(7)
Teams managed
2006- Republic of Ireland

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
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Stephen Staunton (born 19 January 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer who enjoyed a distinguished career with Liverpool and Aston Villa, he also became the Republic of Ireland's most capped player. He is currently the manager of Republic of Ireland. is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference O088754 Statistics Province: Leinster County: Elevation: 1 m Population (2006)  - Proper  - Environs    28,973[1]  6,117[1] Website: www. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... “Aston Villa” redirects here. ...

Contents

Club career

Pre-Liverpool

Staunton was an accomplished all-round sportsman. As well as playing football for his home club of Dundalk, he also represented County Louth in Gaelic U21 Football. Dundalk Football Club (Irish: ) is an Irish football club based Dundalk, County Louth. ...


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.


He spent the first 2 seasons in the reserves learning 'The Liverpool Way' and even went on loan to Bradford City for 8 games during the 1987/88 season. He eventually made his debut on the 17 September 1988 in the 1-1 league draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, his performance was so impressive that he stayed 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 with ease and authority the year before. Following on from his impressive debut he scored his first 3 days later on the 20th; however, his 80th minute strike wasn't enough to prevent Arsenal winning the Centenary Trophy Semi-Final 2-1. (Redirected from 20 September) September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ...


An injury to captain Alan Hansen had meant that regular left back Gary Ablett had to be shifted across to the centre of defence. 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. Alan David Hansen (born Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, June 13, 1955) is a BBC television expert football pundit and a former football player. ... Gary Ian Ablett (born 19 November 1965 in Liverpool, England) was a strong and unfussy defender who was a regular in the all-conquering Liverpool team of 1988. ...


He comforted bereaved families and attended many of the funerals after the Hillsborough disaster on the 15 April 1989 and 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 Memorial at Hillsborough. ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at The City Ground in Nottingham, England. ...


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. 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 2 clear goals and were 1 up with just seconds remaining, with virtually the last kick of the season Michael Thomas broke throuh the centre of the Reds defence to score thus stopping Liverpool gaining a second league and FA cup double. For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). ... Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Michael Lauriston Thomas (born August 24, 1967) is an English former footballer. ...


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 1.1 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. (This was before the Bosman ruling, which among other things abolished quotas for EU citizens on teams in member countries.) “Aston Villa” redirects here. ... is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Graeme James Souness (IPA: []) (born 6 May 1953 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. ... In U.S. law, an alien is a person who owes political allegiance to another country or government and not a native or naturalized citizen of the land where they are found. ... In football (soccer), the Bosman ruling is a 1995 European Court of Justice decision that allows professional football players in the European Union (EU) to move freely to another club at the end of their term of contract with their present team. ...


Aston Villa

Staunton made a good impression on the Villa fans by marking his debut on the 17 August with a goal in the 3-2 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “SWFC” redirects here. ... 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, the winning of his League Cup medal completed the domestic medal set. Over the next four years, he won another Coca-Cola League Cup medal, this time as a non playing sub in the 3-0 victory over Leeds United. For other uses, see Villa Park (disambiguation). ... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Leeds United Football Club is the only professional association football club in the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. ...


Return to Anfield

Then, with his contract set to expire at Villa, he gained a surprise move back to Liverpool on the 3 July 1998 when joint managers Roy Evans and Gérard Houllier signed him on a Bosman. is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Roy Quintin Echlin Evans CBE (born Bootle, Sefton, England, 4th October 1948) was a Liverpool football player who eventually rose through the coaching ranks to become team manager. ... Gérard Houllier, OBE, (IPA: , born 3 September 1947, in Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France) is a football manager. ...


His second spell on Merseyside lasted two years before he was told he could leave on a free transfer. After a brief loan spell at Crystal Palace, where he made 6 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 Olympiacos in the UEFA Cup. Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. ... Crystal Palace Football Club is an English professional football team based in the London Borough of Croydon. ... is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Olympiacos C.F.P. (full name Olympiacos Club of Friends of Piraeus) (Greek: Ολυμπιακός Σύνδεσμος Φιλάθλων Πειραιώς - Olympiakos Syndesmos Filathlon Peiraios) is one of the most popular Greek multisport club based in Piraeus, Athens. ... The UEFA Cup (also known as European Cup 3, CE3 or C3) is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ...


Villa Park Again

On the 7 December 2000 he did another about-turn and returned to Aston Villa on a free transfer. He played in 14 of the remaining league fixture for the Midlands club and then featured regularly or a further 2 seasons bringing the total of Villa appearances to 350 in which he scored 16 times. But in his second spell with Villa he only managed to score one goal in an Intertoto Cup match against FC Zurich. is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Coventry City

Staunton continued to play club football, plying his trade with Coventry City moving there on the 15 August 2003 on a free transfer. He made his debut on the 16 August '03 in the 0-0 league draw with Walsall at Highfield Road, he remained with the Sky Blues until the summer of 2005 clocking up 75 appearances. He was an extremely popular figure at Coventry City. His large stint with local rivals Aston Villa surprisingly did not effect the Coventry faithful's opinion of the Irishman. Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, is an English football club based in Coventry, UK. Coventry City were founding members of the FA Premier League in 1992. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Walsall Football Club are an English football club based in Walsall, West Midlands, currently reigning champions in the season in Football League Two. ... One of the entrances to Highfield Road Stadium (now demolished) The Highfield Road Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Coventry, England. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, is an English football club based in Coventry, UK. Coventry City were founding members of the FA Premier League in 1992. ... “Aston Villa” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Coventry (disambiguation). ...


Walsall

Staunton decided not to renew his contract once it had expired, and instead joined Black Country club Walsall on 2 August, 2005. 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 plucked from a footballing backwater to be appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland senior international side. Fittingly, 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. 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, around the South Staffordshire coalfield. ... Walsall Football Club are a professional football club based in Walsall in the West Midlands, their stadium is called the Bescot Stadium and they are in the English Coca-Cola Football League One. ... The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ... Bescot Stadium, situated in Bescot, Walsall, England, is the home ground of Walsall Football Club. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... -1... New Years Eve is a celebration held the day before New Years Day, on December 31, the final day of the year. ...


International career

Staunton made his debut for the Republic of Ireland in the 4-0 friendly win over Tunisia.


Staunton went to Italy with Jack Charlton's squad as the Republic of Ireland competed in their first ever FIFA World Cup finals. 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. John Jack Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, May 8, 1935) was a footballer who played for Leeds United in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and who won the World Cup with England. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event twice. ...


He also represented the Republic of Ireland at FIFA World Cup 1994 in the U.S.. Again, he played in each game as the Republic of Ireland succumbed in the second round to the Netherlands. The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...


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. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Qualifying countries 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 in 1938. ...


The Republic of Ireland qualified for the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea. 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. Qualifying countries 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. ... Michael Joseph McCarthy (born 7 February 1959) is a former professional football player who moved into club management with Millwall, the Republic of Ireland, Sunderland, and currently Wolverhampton Wanderers. ... Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork City, Ireland) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of English Premier League club Sunderland. ...


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. Together with Gary Breen, he formed an impressive central defensive partnership in front of Shay Given. is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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 football goalkeeper who currently plays for Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland, and is regarded as one of the finest and most reliable keepers in the English game. ...


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. Staunton announced his retirement from international football immediately afterwards after setting a national record of 102 appearances. He is the only player to have played in every single one of Ireland's 13 World Cup finals games. Penalty shootouts, officially 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) following a draw in a game of football. ... Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. ...


Never a prolific goalscorer from either defence or midfield, Staunton nevertheless had a penchant for scoring spectacular long-range goals with his much-feared[citation needed] left foot, particularly from set pieces. 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 March 31, 1993 during a World Cup qualifier in Dublin. For the Irish FAs all-Ireland international team, see Ireland national football team (IFA). ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...


Career as Irish Manager

Staunton (Clown) 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. In an interview that would be lampooned by the Irish public[1], Staunton proclaimed himself "the gaffer", a nickname which has now stuck. is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article refers to the former Republic of Ireland football team manager, there is also a current football player Brian Kerr. ...


He 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 Consutlant". Staunton (Clown) is quoted to have said "I know that the calibre of the team I have will bring a huge range of experience and talent to the challenges that lie ahead" on his appointment. 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 Hall. ... Sir Robert William Robson CBE (born February 18, 1933, in Sacriston, County Durham, England), commonly known as Bobby Robson (IPA: ), is an English football manager and former international football player. ...


His international management career enjoyed a dream start, something Staunton(Clown) called 'a bit of a fairytale', when he led the Republic of 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. This was followed by two defeats in friendlies, 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. is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Damien Anthony Duff (born March 2, 1979 in Ballyboden, Dublin) is an Irish footballer. ... Robert David Robbie Keane:(Not to be confused with Roy Keane) (born 8 July 1980 in Tallaght, Dublin) is an Irish footballer, who currently plays as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur . ... Liam Miller (born February 13, 1981 in Cork) is an Irish football player currently playing for Sunderland. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... First international Belgium 1 - 4 Netherlands (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April 1905) Biggest win Netherlands 9 - 0 Finland (Solna, Sweden; 4 July 1912) Netherlands 9 - 0 Norway (Rotterdam, Netherlands; 1 November 1972) Biggest defeat England Amateur 12 - 2 Netherlands (Darlington, England; 21 December 1907) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1934... A DART train passes under the Lansdowne Road Rugby Football Stadium and over the level crossing as it enters the station of the same name. ...


Prior to the Holland game, Staunton (Clown) 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[2]. 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(Clown) and the FAI (this was not the first time an assailant had attacked members of the squad at that particular hotel[3]), further damaging the credibility of both parties in the eyes of the Irish public. is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Uzi is a compact, boxy, light-weight submachine gun. ... A machine gun is a fully-automatic firearm that is capable of firing bullets in rapid succession. ...

A tearful Steve Staunton after his Irish team beat San Marino in the final match at Lansdowne Road

Staunton's (Clown) first competitive match as Republic of Ireland manager ended in a 1-0 defeat against Germany in Stuttgart, despite a battling performance. Staunton(Clown) himself was sent off by the referee for kicking a water bottle onto the pitch in frustration during the second half. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A DART train passes under the Lansdowne Road Rugby Football Stadium and over the level crossing as it enters the station of the same name. ... For other uses, see Stuttgart (disambiguation). ...


Worse was swiftly to follow, however. On October 7, 2006, in their second Euro 2008 qualifier, Ireland suffered what was by common consensus the worst defeat in their history, being beaten 5-2 by unfancied Cyprus in Nicosia. Staunton was watching from the stands, having been given a touchline ban for his sending-off in Germany. is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2008 European Football Championship (EURO 2008) will take place in Austria and Switzerland. ... District Nicosia District Government  - Mayor Eleni Mavrou Population (2004)  - City 270,000 (Greek part) 85,000 (Turkish part) 355,000 (Total) Time zone EET (UTC+2) Website: www. ...


The defeat by Cyprus heaped additional pressure on the already beleaguered Staunton (Clown) ahead of Ireland's next game, at home to the Czech Republic on October 11. An improved performance followed against the Czechs which saw a 1-1 draw and an Irish squad that looked like winning the game. The improved performance and significance of the result saw the pressure on Staunton ease somewhat. is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Staunton (Clown) 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. In the return fixture, a goal four minutes into injury team won the match for Ireland, 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 his resignation[citation needed]. A DART train passes under the Lansdowne Road Rugby Football Stadium and over the level crossing as it enters the station of the same name. ...


Ireland's improvement continued slightly 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. Such was the surprise that greeted the results that RTE 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?"


In March 2007, Staunton (Clown) was forced to assess the younger players on the fringe of the squad with two 1-1 draws against Ecuador and Bolivia.


On 22 August, 2007, Ireland's morale was briefly raised with a 4-0 win in a non-competitive match against a barely competent Denmark. is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Yet on 12 September Ireland's chances of qualification for Euro 2008 were effectively over after a 1-0 defeat to the Czech Republic in Prague. Four days earlier a victory over Slovakia was surrendered in the dying seconds after a late equaliser. Ireland went into those games without winger Damien Duff and full back Steve Finnan, and both were key losses to the under pressure Ireland manager who is now facing further calls for his resignation. is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


After drawing 0-0 with Germany on 13 October, Ireland's hopes of qualification are effectively zero. Czech Republic must fail to get a point out of their last three games, with Ireland winning their last two (against Cyprus and Wales) for Ireland to qualify. is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Following a woeful display in Croke Park, Irelands latest slip on a banana skin produced a 1-1 draw with Cyprus. Critic panned the manager as totally out of his depth and unqualified for the task at hand. Even Staunton must now see that it is time to step down. The booing heard in Croke Park is a testimony to the chaos in the international setup.


Following the dismal draw with Cyprus Staunton (Clown) was spotted running up and down Portmarnock beach naked screaming at the top of voice, "Whats this everyone, am i the ony one who knows what he is doing" while frantically trying to get John Delanys attention as counted his money in a nearby hotel. A spokes person for the beano and the Dandy magazines a has claimed that they are in negotiations with stans agent for a 6 page spread about his rise through the football ranks.


Honours

From the 1992-1993 to the 2003-2004 season, the Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League and the second-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... // First Division Liverpool overhauled a greatly improved Aston Villa side to win their 18th league championship trophy and their fifth major trophy in as many seasons under Kenny Dalglishs management. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... The 1988-89 season was the 109th season of competitive football in England. ... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... The 1993-1994 season was the 114th season of competitive football in England. ... The 1995-1996 season was the 116th season of competitive football in England. ... The FA Community Shield (formerly the Charity Shield) is an English association football trophy. ... The 1988-89 season was the 109th season of competitive football in England. ... The 1990-91 season was the 111th season of competitive football in England. ...

Managerial stats

Team Nat From To Record
G W L D Win %
Republic of Ireland Flag of Ireland January 14, 2006 ---------- 11 5 4 2 45.45

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland national team Captain
2002
Succeeded by
Kenny Cunningham
Preceded by
Brian Kerr
Republic of Ireland national team Head Coach
2006-
Succeeded by
Incumbent

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ireland.com - The Irish Times - Tue, Aug 15, 2006 - Man held by gardai after incident with Steve Staunton (432 words)
Steve Staunton, the manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team, was last night threatened by a man with what appeared to be a gun while standing outside the team hotel in Portmarnock in north Dublin, writes Martin Wall
Staunton was approached by the man while making a phone call outside the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, where the Irish team is based in advance of the game against Holland tomorrow evening.
Staunton ran back into the hotel and the man was pursued by security staff, who contacted gardaí.
Steve Staunton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1128 words)
Staunton was spotted by Liverpool F.C. playing in Ireland for Dundalk F.C. and was signed as a 17 year old by manager Kenny Dalglish.
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.
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 Ireland progressed to the quarter finals, when they were beaten by the host nation.
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