The Republic of Ireland's first Women's World Cup campaign ended with a point against Nigeria, however, tensions between manager Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe threatened to overshadow the result.
Ireland lost narrowly to Australia and Canada, before finishing with a creditable draw with Nigeria. They performed well in all three games of what had been billed as a 'group of death', but rumours about friction between the management and some players have persisted.
Pauw has publicly questioned the FAI delaying its decision over handing her a new contract. The clash with Arsenal star McCabe also adds another element to this uncertainty.
Pauw made her first substitution in the 84th minute of the 0-0 draw with Nigeria, with McCabe encouraging her to make earlier changes and replace Sinead Farrelly.