Where Does Irish Women’s Football Go From Here?
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Deb Shaw
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December 10, 2024
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Soccer
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Eileen Gleeson, Euros, FAI, Ireland, Ireland vs Wales, Ireland women's football team, Irish football, Irish WNT, Katie Mccabe, Lionesses, Soccer, Vera Pauw, wales
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It’s been exactly a week since Irish women’s football faced another bitter disappointment. A defeat to Wales marked the second consecutive failure to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championship, reigniting questions about the future of the game in Ireland. The blame game has already begun, with critics targeting coach Eileen Gleeson and captain Katie McCabe. However, solely focusing on …
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“Narcissism in the women’s game is becoming so big that nobody cares about the coach” – Vera Pauw Tells All In New Podcast
If you thought the saga had finally subsided between Vera Pauw and the FAI, you’d have been wrong. The former Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team manager spoke out publicly yesterday for the first time since the organisation chose not to renew her contract for that position, in conversation with Richie Sadlier on his podcast, titled ‘Episode’, in conjunction with …
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Aoife Mannion : Aspiring to reignite Ireland dream and extinguish injury woes
Aoife Mannion is all too familiar with the devastating impact injury can have, but also the mental resilience it can build. In the face of yesterday’s announcement that fellow Irish WNT player Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL injury in training while they were amid preparations to take on Italy tonight, the Manchester United centre back will no doubt be …
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‘I don’t think it was up to the standard expected at international level’ Diane Caldwell’s reflections on Vera Pauw’s reign
The last time she briefed the media, Diane Caldwell’s reflections on Vera Pauw’s reign grabbed all of the headlines, and now, five months on, such observations are still pertinent. With 101 caps for Ireland, her opinion is certainly to be headed, but with that all said and done, she’s relishing this new lease of life under new head coach Eileen …
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Jamie Finn speaks out about her exclusion from the World Cup Squad for the first time
When Vera Pauw announced Ireland’s World Cup squad back in June, the absence of one name sent shockwaves through WNT supporters around the country- Jamie Finn. Not only did she play in six of Ireland’s nine qualification games, she also started in their infamous playoff win over Scotland, and proved herself on countless occasions to be a player that was …
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“This is the pinnacle” McCabe ready to make the Aviva Stadium home
The Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is ready to make the Aviva Stadium home tomorrow, as the Girls in Green take on Northern Ireland in the Nations League. The game marks a series of firsts; a first match in charge for interim manager Eileen Gleeson and NI manager Tanya Oxtoby, a first showcase for the Republic of Ireland since …
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“Saturday’s Going To Be An Amazing Occasion” – Saoirse Noonan Thrilled For Historic Match at Aviva Stadium
“We’re all looking forward to Saturday. We want to make that a special occasion, and it should be a special occasion; that’s what we should be looking at”, says Saoirse Noonan, echoing in anticipation as Ireland braces for a historic showdown against Northern Ireland. On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the Aviva Stadium will witness a momentous event – the first-ever …
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Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City for WSL return
Irish International Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City WFC for their return to the Barclays Women’s Super League after two years in the Championship. The 26-year-old midfielder signed from Brighton and Hove Albion, where she has made 58 appearances in four years. She was also part of Vera Pauw’s World Cup squad this summer. The Robins are returning to the …
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‘There’s No Escaping The Elephant In The Room’- Gleeson Looks To Open New Chapter For The Irish WNT
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Alanna Cunnane
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September 19, 2023
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Interview, Soccer
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Eabha O'Mahony, Eileen Gleeson, Emily Whelan, Glasgow City, Hayley Nolan, Head of Women and Girls' Football, Ireland WNT, Peamount United, Saoirse Noonan, Tyler Tolund, UCD Waves, Vera Pauw
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Interim Irish WNT manager Eileen Gleeson has addressed the “ elephant in the room ” that former boss Vera Pauw has left behind, commenting today on the players returning to the squad, the general public sentiment towards the team and their upcoming match versus Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. As the current Head of Women and Girls’ Football she …
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Listed as injured but playing for her club, why Sinead Farrelly isn’t in the Irish squad
Sinead Farrelly ’s absence amongst the 25 Irish WNT players selected for this Nations League window caused confusion, and even more so when she took the field for her club NJ/NY Gotham FC over the weekend despite being listed amongst the FAI’s injured players. Interim head coach Eileen Gleeson will be disappointed to be without the deft touch of the 33-year-old …
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