Eimear Ryan: The future of our sporting spectrum looks bright

There is a different atmosphere at women’s sporting events; it is a different product, and that’s okay.

A GAME FOR EVERYONE: Republic of Ireland supporters during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Sweden. Pic: Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile

So there I was, enjoying a Sunday afternoon glass of beer in my favourite local imbiberie, watching one of Liverpool’s last Premier League matches under Klopp. 

There was no chance of winning the league at this stage, but emotions were high regardless. Seats with a good view of the screen were at a premium, so we sportingly made room at the bar for some older gentlemen who assured us they were also Liverpool fans.