Flawless Fahey proves timing beats speed
Last July, in the lobby of the team hotel in Brisbane, then Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw laid out her reasons for playing five at the back ahead of the World Cup group game against Canada.
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Last July, in the lobby of the team hotel in Brisbane, then Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw laid out her reasons for playing five at the back ahead of the World Cup group game against Canada.
After watching her team offer more evidence they have the tools to square up to quality teams, Eileen Gleeson leaned heavily into one word in particular: "adaptablity".
The heart-sinking confirmation on Thursday that Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL in training will have resonated deeply within the Republic of Ireland squad.
Ireland's first game of 2024 and the start of new beginnings under the stewardship of Eileen Gleeson.
Jamie Finn suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear yesterday while training for the Republic of Ireland in Italy
Niamh Fahey is 36 years old and has 111 Republic for Ireland caps to her name, but this week feels like a new beginning for the Liverpool defender.
Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's international friendlies against Italy and Wales due to injury with Peamount United teenager Erin McLaughlin receiving a call-up for the first time.