[18:00] Confusion as Marc Canham defends FAI handling of Colin Healy but challenges Carla Ward’s version of events

Marc Canham has expressed regret at the hurt Colin Healy feels over his departure from the FAI but stressed that he stands over the handling of the process – even though fresh comments from the chief football officer appear to directly contradict a version of events given by new women’s team manager Carla Ward.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/confusion-as-marc-canham-defends-fai-handling-of-colin-healy-but-challenges-carla-wards-version-of-events/a1521484843.html

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[20:12] Ireland player ratings: No reasons to be cheerful after first-half collapse

Here is how Ireland fared in their Nations League clash away to Slovenia as new boss Carla Ward suffered a humbling 4-0 defeat.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/ireland-player-ratings-no-reasons-to-be-cheerful-after-first-half-collapse/a1089799730.html

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[22:40] Ireland player ratings: Denise O’Sullivan stands out as Girls In Green get campaign off to winning start

Here is how Ireland fared in their Nations League opener against Turkey on Friday evening as the Carla Ward era began with a 1-0 victory in front of 8,071 at Tallaght Stadium.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/ireland-player-ratings-denise-osullivan-stands-out-as-girls-in-green-get-campaign-off-to-winning-start/a1268354486.html

#Ireland #NationsLeague #Turkey #Friday #evening #CarlaWard #1 #8,071 #TallaghtStadium