Source: Team_Talk
Brady set to relinquish Republic role
The former Republic international winger will stand down as Giovanni Trapattoni's assistant when his contract expires.[LNB]Brady explained: "The decision to end my involvement with Ireland has been taken in light of my continued work as director of youth development at Arsenal.[LNB]"The Ireland role required me to be away a lot of time and although Arsenal made clear they would have been quite happy for me to continue, I have decided it is not right in the circumstances to remain in position after I complete my contract this April.[LNB]"I thank the Football Association of Ireland and everyone involved in the Irish set-up. It has been a great personal experience for me and I wish Giovanni, Marco (assistant manager, Tardelli) and all the players all the very best for the coming campaign."[LNB]The FAI confirmed on their website, www.fai.ie, that next month's international against Brazil will be Brady's last match with the Republic - fittingly it takes place at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.[LNB]Trapattoni said: "Liam has been a great asset to the Ireland management team and we will all be sorry to see him go after his last match with us against Brazil.[LNB]"He has done a great job here and I know all of the players join me in wishing him every continued success at Arsenal."[LNB]FAI chief executive added John Delaney added: "Liam is a legend of Irish football and a gentleman to work with.[LNB]"He has impressed everyone here at the FAI with his dedication and commitment.[LNB]"His lifetime of experience at the highest levels in the game, in Italy, England and Ireland brought a necessary dynamic to the original building of the team and contributed significantly to the success of the last campaign.[LNB]"We wish him all the very best in his continuing role at Arsenal."[LNB][LNB]
