‘We wouldn’t be here without that battering in Slovenia’: Ward notes turning point for Ireland
Carla Ward knew the Irish women’s team she inherited wouldn’t cope unless lessons were learnt from Koper.
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Carla Ward strikes only positive notes ahead of World Cup playoff against Poland
The upbeat feeling around Carla Ward’s Republic of Ireland squad continues apace as only Poland stand in their way of reaching a second successive World Cup in Brazil next summer.
‘We want to be better’: Carla Ward urges Ireland to build on eight-goal lead over Kazakhstan
Mostly good problems lie ahead for the Republic of Ireland. Carla Ward’s coaching staff can begin to prepare for next month’s World Cup playoff final against Belgium or Poland before their semi-final second leg even kicks off in Cork on Tuesday night.
‘I absolutely love playing here’: Denise O’Sullivan relishing return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Denise O’Sullivan admits she’s relishing getting back out onto the Páirc Uí Chaoimh turf on Tuesday night after being rested, against her wishes, by Carla Ward.
Eight-goal Ireland move closer to World Cup spot as they outclass Kazakhstan in Astana
The Republic of Ireland scored eight goals – five from headers – at the Astana Arena to remain on course to face the winners of Belgium versus Poland in a playoff final next month to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
Carla Ward confident Ireland will get jobe done ‘professionally’ against Kazakhstan
Astana’s artificial pitch will provide slippery underfoot conditions for Ireland to avoid a banana skin against Kazakhstan.
'Obsessed' Ward brushes aside Villa talk before Ireland playoff
Oct 8 : Ireland women's manager Carla Ward said she remained "obsessed" with reaching next year's World Cup and would not allow media speculation linking her with a return to Aston Villa to distract her from the playoffs.
Jessie Stapleton hoping fresh start at club level will give her Ireland boost
It was a summer of upheaval for over half of the Republic of Ireland squad currently limbering up in Astana for the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Kazakhstan on Friday.