Staunton unfazed by possible ban
Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton insists sitting in the stands for next month's Euro 2008 qualifier in Cyprus will hold no fears.
Staunton faces a potential two-match touchline after being order from the dug-out in Saturday's 1-0 qualifying defeat against Germany.
Referee Luis Medina Cantalejo made the decision after Staunton had kicked a water bottle in frustration.
\"I'm not fearing anything. I will still be at the games,\" said Staunton.
After a warning earlier in the game for his behaviour, Staunton pushed Cantalejo's patience once too often, ending his first competitive match in charge in ignominious fashion.
UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body will now await Cantalejo's match report and Staunton could find himself away from the dug-out for the Group D games in Cyprus on October 7 and at home to the Czech Republic four days later.
The situation could be further clouded if consultant Sir Bobby Robson has still not recovered in time from recent surgery.
But an undaunted Staunton said: \"It's out of my control as to what happens now.
\"Even if I'm not in the dug-out and Bobby's not back, then I'm not worried because I have a great backroom staff.
\"I picked them and I put full trust in them, and I will be able to relay my thoughts without getting angry in the stands.\"
Staunton refused to say whether he regretted the incident, or whether he would have to change his approach for future matches.
He did say, however, that it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a point.
\"You have to bite the bullet at times. It's getting so you can't say anything.
\"I find it very hard, though, because I'm a passionate person and I have a passionate team.
\"When I'm on the touchline I kick and head everything. I play the game like everyone else, and I just kicked a bottle of water out of frustration on this occasion.\"
Following the defeat to Germany, the Republic will need a win against the Cypriots who were hammered 6-1 by Slovakia on Saturday.
Staunton, though, expects Cyprus to be a much-improved outfit next month.
\"They're going to have worked on things defensively.
\"We know it's going to be tough anyway because we have been out there a couple of times in the last few years and they've not been easy games.
