‘I believe the FAI made some major mistakes by directly overruling the tasks of the coach.’ Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has released an explosive statement that is highly critical of the Football Association of Ireland after she was not kept on following the Women’s World Cup. The Dutchwoman, who managed Ireland to and during […]

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Vera Pauw’s reign as Ireland women’s manager is over. The Dutch woman helped Ireland qualify for last month’s Women’s World Cup, becoming the first manager ever to do so, but that wasn’t enough. Tension and off-field issues stalked the Irish team into Australia and beyond and ultimately, the association have opted against offering Pauw a […]

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Fitting words after an historic journey. Courtney Brosnan got her fair share of attention after a fantastic clean sheet, but much of the post-match focus was on Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe. Ireland drew 0-0 with Nigeria to take home their first ever World Cup point, even though they are now heading for home. Brosnan […]

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The Girls in Green take on Nigeria in their final World Cup game. The Republic of Ireland take on Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Monday morning (11am Irish time). Vera Pauw’s team, in their third and final appearance at the finals, take on the Nigerians in Brisbane, with points and pride to play […]

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The Girls in Green take on the Olympic champions next in their World Cup campaign. The Republic of Ireland take on Canada in the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Wednesday afternoon (1pm Irish time). Vera Pauw’s team, in their second appearance at the finals, take on the Canadians in Perth. You can follow the match live […]

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“It is, of course, devastating.” Vera Pauw still looked shaken up as she met with reporters to discuss her World Cup squad selections, at the UCD Bowl, on Wednesday morning. The Ireland players were all brought together and informed of the 23-woman squad that would travel to Australia for the World Cup, next month. With […]

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