Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni may have received the ringing endorsement from his FAI bosses .
Irish football fans stayed away in their droves as they lost their latest friendly in front of just 20,070 supporters .
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni may have received the ringing endorsement from his FAI bosses but Irish football fans stayed away in their droves as they lost their latest friendly in front of just 20,070 supporters .