Vivienne ClarkeFormer Republic of Ireland women’s manager Vera Pauw strongly criticised the FAI’s review process of the team’s World Cup qualification campaign which led to confirmation that she would not be offered a new contract. Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, Ms Pauw also claimed that some of her staff “turned” on her in the final weeks of her tenure. Ms Pauw said it would not have been an issue if the association had informed her they did not intend to renew her contract prior to the World Cup. And the details are known by the CEO and the communication manager, so I’ve been completely open to them about it. I’m the expert in the load of the players, and I’ve now been told to not allow to play as well.

Source: The Herald September 01, 2023 13:41 UTC