Daniel McDonnell: Who is Carla Ward? Irish brief seems a good fit for new boss
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Carla Ward is announced as the new Republic of Ireland women's head coach at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileIn appointing Carla Ward, the FAI have gone for a manager with considerable life experience, even if she may lack international experience.The English woman does not fit the typical profile of an overseas [...]
Carla Ward is announced as the new Republic of Ireland women's head coach at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
In appointing Carla Ward, the FAI have gone for a manager with considerable life experience, even if she may lack international experience.
The English woman does not fit the typical profile of an overseas boss landing into a new country to take over the national side.