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| Dundalk Town Council has passed a vote of support for local man Steve Staunton, whose term as Republic of Ireland manager has come to an end after 21 months in charge. At last night's monthly meeting, Chairman Jim Darcy said he was better off away from the FAI. The vote of support was proposed by Councillor Jim Ryan who said Steve Staunton had been subjected to a dreadful ordeal and unjustified attacks from the media and elsewhere in recent months. | |
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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 was the manager of Republic of Ireland until removed by mutual consent with the FAI on 24th October 2007.
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Steve Staunton battles for possession against Norway in USA '94. | | Staunton shows his relief as Ireland seal qualification for the 2002 World Cup. |
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Staunton celebrates after Ian Harte scores against Cyprus during qualification for the 2002 World Cup. | | This is Staunton's third World Cup after appearing for the Irish at the 1990 and 1994 finals. |
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Steve Staunton becomes the first Irishman to make 100 appearances for the national side. | | A young Steve Staunton for in action against Northern Ireland in 1989. |
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Staunton congratulates Ray Houghton after his stunning strike against Italy in USA '94. | |
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