Denise O'Sullivan relieved to have stepped off an 'emotional rollercoaster'

The Republic of Ireland star's former club coach, Paul Riley, was sacked following allegations of sexual coercion and harassment lodged against him by former players.

Denise O'Sullivan ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Tuesday afternoon. 

It’s perfectly natural to look favourably on the person who rescued your career.

Denise O’Sullivan was at a loose end. It was 2017 and the American dream she longed for since childhood was slipping away. Just over a year on from a move to Houston Dash and the Cork woman was cut adrift, the first dose of rejection coming her way at the age of 23.