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Carla Ward: New Ireland women’s head coach may be perfect fit for bruised soccer team
FAI deserves praise for impressive appointments of former Aston Villa manager and Dubliner Alan Mahon as her assistant
Ex-Aston Villa boss Carla Ward named Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward has been appointed the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Wednesday. Ward replaces Eileen Gleeson, whose contract wasn't renewed following its expiry in December last year. The decision came after Gleeson's side failed to quality for Euro 2025.
Former Villa manager Ward named Ireland women's coach
Former Aston Villa women's manager Carla Ward will take over as coach of the Ireland women's team, the country's football association (FAI) said on Wednesday.
Carla Ward 'excited to be part of something special' as new Ireland boss
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Republic of Ireland name former Villa head coach Ward as boss
Republic of Ireland have announced Carla Ward as their new boss, replacing Eileen Gleeson. The former Aston Villa head coach will lead the country through their 2027 World Cup campaign after they missed out on Euro 2025 qualification. Ward's first game will see Republic of Ireland take on Turkey in the Nations League next month.
FAI appoint Carla Ward as new Ireland Women’s National Team head coach
Ward is currently working towards completing the UEFA Pro Licence and was part of the staff with the United States Women’s National Team as they won Gold at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Carla Ward hired as coach of Ireland women's national soccer team
Carla Ward was hired Wednesday as coach of the Ireland women's soccer team on a contract through the end of the 2027 World Cup. The 41-year-old Ward, who was on the coaching staff for the United States women's team that won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics,
Ex-Villa boss Ward named Republic of Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward has been appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson. More to follow. Why is frustration growing at Arteta's Arsenal? A clearer picture of Guardiola,
Republic Of Ireland Name Former Aston Villa Head Coach Carla Ward As Boss
The former Aston Villa head coach will lead the country through their 2027 World Cup campaign after they missed out on Euro 2025 qualification.
Carla Ward announced as new Republic of Ireland manager
The Republic of Ireland have unveiled Carla Ward as their new manager. The former Aston Villa boss has signed a deal taking ...
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Experienced Carla Ward must lead urgent upturn for Ireland WNT
Ireland are aware from their feat of reaching Australia in 2023 how difficult the World Cup route is. A mere 11 places from ...
‘Buzzing’ Ireland fans ‘exciting to see what future holds’ as they react to Carla Ward being named new women’s manager
REPUBLIC of Ireland fans were left excited for the future after Carla Ward was named new women’s manager. The ex-Sheffield ...