It seems many current Ireland players are disappointed that Giovanni Trapattoni is leaving, whereas ex-internationals and those out of favour have a different opinion of the Italian's time in charge...
Shane Long had a couple of disputes with Giovanni Trapattoni in the past but the striker was full of praise for his international manager
Legend of the the game and took Irish football to the next level, thanks for everything Mr Trapattoni.
— shane long (@Shanelong009) September 11, 2013
Meanwhile, Ireland legend Paul McGrath was already looking to the potential successor before Trap's departure was confirmed. He expects one of Chris Hughton or Martin O'Neill to be appointed.
"@Diarmuid_L: @Paulmcgrath5 Hughton or Martin O'Neill are surely the front runners Paul." im just ahead of them .diaemuid :-)
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) September 10, 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
Steven Reid's international career prematurely came to an end after Trap took over and he is not completely sorry to see the back of the manager.
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
Keith Fahey thinks Trap has been harshly treated and retweeted a message by the FAI calling Trap a "true gentleman" and "legend"
Very fickle world we live in.. One minute everyone loves ya.. The next theyre callin for your head.. #ficklepeople
— Keith Fahey (@Keith_Fahey) September 11, 2013
A living football legend, a true gentleman and a pleasure to have worked with. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat Giovanni. pic.twitter.com/XcI2GV41fH
— FAI (@FAIreland) September 11, 2013
Former striker Clinton Morrison thinks it's time for change
@Keenan1892 just a change is the right thing at the moment
— Clinton Morrison (@morrisonclinton) September 11, 2013
