David Kelly

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David Kelly: Dropping feng shui for fling shot gets job done for Carla Ward and Ireland

6 days ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

David Kelly: Dropping feng shui for fling shot gets job done for Carla Ward and IrelandIreland's Emily Murphy scores her late winner during the UEFA Nations League League B Group B2 tie against Turkey at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul. Photo: SportsfileTurkish police would appreciate the vicissitudes of an Irish summer. The demand to prepare for any weather when, even though skies seem blue, umbrellas and coats and hats must be ferried regardless.
‘At 1-0 down I was thinking about what we would do when we went 2-1 up’ - Ireland boss Carla Ward on Ireland’s great escape in Turkey

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

‘At 1-0 down I was thinking about what we would do when we went 2-1 up’ – Ireland boss Carla Ward on Ireland’s great escape in TurkeyIreland head coach Carla Ward, centre, speaks to her players after their Nations League win over Turkey in Istanbul.
Ireland seal late smash-and-grab win over Turkey as substitute Emily Murphy bags her first international goal

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

Ireland seal late smash-and-grab win over Turkey as substitute Emily Murphy bags her first international goal Women's Nations League: Turkey 1 Ireland 2Ireland's Emily Murphy celebrates her winner in Istanbul. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileIstanbul represents the meeting point of two worlds but for Ireland here, shaky evidence of fitful progress as they seek to bridge their own division between mediocrity and a return to the elite.
Ireland make three changes for Turkey tie as Katie McCabe returns from suspension

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

Latest | Ireland make three changes for Turkey tie as Katie McCabe returns from suspensionKatie McCabe in the Ireland dressingroom before the Women's Nations League B match against Turkey at Esenler Stadium in Istanbul. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileIreland have made three changes for this evening’s Nations League B clash in Istanbul with newly-crowned European champion Katie McCabe returning from suspension to lead her side.
Carla Ward asks players to ‘relax and believe’ and to ditch the jitters for Turkey clash

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

Ireland manager hopes to see long overdue complete performance at the Esenler Stadium in IstanbulAfter February’s Tallaght toil in soggy soil, an Irish side are stationed in warmer climes but with warnings nonetheless to be wary of what lies beneath.
Ireland boss Carla Ward insists Katie McCabe won’t suffer from Champions League hangover for Nations League

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

The 24-year-old San Diego born striker, who qualifies through Clones grandfather Hugh McGuire, had on Monday echoed manager Carla Ward’s insistence this week that she would postpone talks on her future career until after Ireland’s Nations League clashes with Turkey and Slovenia. However, Adelaide announced on Tuesday that she had decided to remain on and included remarks from the player.
‘There’s nowhere else she’d rather be’ says Irish boss Carla Ward as Katie McCabe’s dizzying week continues in Istanbul

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

‘There’s nowhere else she’d rather be’ says Irish boss Carla Ward as Katie McCabe’s dizzying week continues in IstanbulKatie McCabe during an Ireland women's training session at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileKatie McCabe’s head-spinning, headline-grabbing week continued this morning in Istanbul as she joined her Irish international team-mates for her first training session since helping Arsenal stun Barcelona in Saturday’s Champions League final.
‘As soon as I heard the first phone call, I knew straight away’ - All roads lead to Rome for Ireland’s Megan Connolly

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

‘As soon as I heard the first phone call, I knew straight away’ – All roads lead to Rome for Ireland’s Megan ConnollyIreland's Megan Connolly at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Turkey on Friday. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfilePerhaps it was the day that Megan Connolly got lost in new surroundings was the moment of discovery that she had, in fact, found exactly what she had been looking for.
‘I think her style of play fits my style’ - Marissa Sheva happy to have settled back into Carla Ward’s Ireland pack

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

‘I think her style of play fits my style’ – Marissa Sheva happy to have settled back into Carla Ward’s Ireland packIreland's Marissa Sheva poses for a portrait at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Türkiye on Friday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileSince Tyrone man John McCaul fired the starting pistol to arrange his granddaughter’s Irish citizenship five years ago, Marissa Sheva never stopped running. No surprise really.
‘I just want to perform in any way I can’ – Marissa Sheva back and driving for more success

1 week ago | independent.ie | David Kelly

‘I just want to perform in any way I can’ – Marissa Sheva back and driving for more successRepublic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva poses for a portrait at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Türkiye on Friday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileSince Tyrone man John McCaul fired the starting pistol to arrange his granddaughter’s Irish citizenship five years ago, Marissa Sheva never stopped running. No surprise really.

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David Kelly: Dropping feng shui for fling shot gets job done for Carla Ward and Ireland

‘At 1-0 down I was thinking about what we would do when we went 2-1 up’ - Ireland boss Carla Ward on Ireland’s great escape in Turkey

Ireland seal late smash-and-grab win over Turkey as substitute Emily Murphy bags her first international goal

Ireland make three changes for Turkey tie as Katie McCabe returns from suspension

Carla Ward asks players to ‘relax and believe’ and to ditch the jitters for Turkey clash

Ireland boss Carla Ward insists Katie McCabe won’t suffer from Champions League hangover for Nations League

‘There’s nowhere else she’d rather be’ says Irish boss Carla Ward as Katie McCabe’s dizzying week continues in Istanbul

‘As soon as I heard the first phone call, I knew straight away’ - All roads lead to Rome for Ireland’s Megan Connolly

‘I think her style of play fits my style’ - Marissa Sheva happy to have settled back into Carla Ward’s Ireland pack

‘I just want to perform in any way I can’ – Marissa Sheva back and driving for more success

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