Diane Caldwell says Ireland's success was 'in spite of Vera'
Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has said the success achieved by the women's side was down to the players, and "in spite of Vera being our coach.”
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Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has said the success achieved by the women's side was down to the players, and "in spite of Vera being our coach.”
Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has sensationally slammed the management of Vera Pauw insisting that their historic run to a first-ever Women's World Cup was due to the players.
Tyler Toland was the biggest inclusion as Eileen Gleeson named her squad for the Ireland women's side upcoming UEFA Nations League games.
Tension simmered between Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe during the Republic of Ireland's goalless draw against Nigeria, with the Arsenal star's calls for second-half substitutions ignored by the manager.
Full-time: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria
The Republic of Ireland finished off their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a final group match against Nigeria which ended in a scoreless stalemate.
A defining game for Ireland. Today sees a massive game for the team with a result needed to keep the World Cup dream alive.
Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad is a confluence of generations, with an older guard led by defenders such as Louise Quinn, Niamh Fahey and Diane Caldwell and the youngsters represented by teenager Abbie Larkin.