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Staunton sacked
The Football Association of Ireland have terminated the contract of Steve Staunton as national team manager.
The former international defender's fate was sealed at an emergency board meeting.
The FAI acted after a poor series of results which ended any hopes of qualification for Euro 2008.
The final straw appeared to be the 1-1 draw with Cyprus at Croke Park last week.
Staunton, 39, took charge of the team in January 2006, having had no previous managerial experience.
Staunton holds his country's record for most caps, with 102, and was in charge as manager for 17 matches.
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