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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 through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Wednesday.
Inside Carla Ward’s family life including ‘best mini me’ daughter and tragic past as she is named new Ireland manager
REPUBLIC of Ireland fans will be getting familiar with Carla Ward after she was named new women’s manager. The highly touted former Aston Villa, Birmingham City, and Sheffield United manager
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 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 her through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.The ex-Sheffield United,
Carla Ward's upbringing, career history, and family tragedy as she takes over as Ireland women's team head coach
The 41-year-old's contract is set to run until the end of the 2027 Women's World Cup campaign, with the Girls in Green aiming for consecutive qualifications
Ex-Ireland star hails new manager Carla Ward as ‘best of what was available’ but issues grassroots football warning
MEABH DE BURCA believes Carla Ward was “the best of what was available” after she was appointed Republic of Ireland manager. Ward, 41, was appointed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor
New Ireland boss Carla Ward targets World Cup as she outlines what attracted her to job
Carla Ward has outlined her determination to lead Ireland to the World Cup in 2027. The Girls in Green are aiming to put the disappointment of their failure in December’s play-offs to book their place at Euro 2025 behind them, and secure back-to-back World Cup qualifications.
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.
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-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. Ward, 41, takes charge with immediate effect and will lead the country through to the end of the 2027 World Cup campaign.
Carla Ward 'excited to be part of something special' as new Ireland boss
NEW IRELAND WNT head coach Carla Ward says “everything” excites her about her new job, with 2027 World Cup qualification the target. The former Aston Villa boss was confirmed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor this evening.
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Carla Ward credits 'Irish mentality' as motivation for her appointment
While Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland WNT appointment press conference was dominated by talk of Colin Healy's dispute over ...
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FAI reaction as Colin Healy controversy overshadows Carla Ward unveiling as new Ireland manager
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward was on Thursday presented to the media - just hours after Colin Healy issued an ...