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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.
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.
Aston Villa midfielder ends injury nightmare as Carla Ward lands new job
It was Jill Baijings who netted Villa’s ninth and final goal of the night as she marked her return from a long injury lay-off. After joining the club, she suffered a back injury in pre-season and was out for 191 days.
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
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward appointed as new Ireland women’s team head coach
Carla Ward has been confirmed as the new women’s national team head coach, the FAI have announced this evening.
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.
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.
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 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,
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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The one gift Carla Ward's five-year-old daughter requested after her mum landed the Ireland job
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward's daughter Hartley has played a key role in her mum's recent career path.
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 ...