Ireland manager Vera Pauw's long quest for justice

JUSTICE: Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier match between Georgia and Republic of Ireland at Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium in Gori, Georgia. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Last October, it was evident from her words and actions that Vera Pauw was still grappling with horrors of the past.

The Ireland manager was at FAI headquarters to announce her squad for the opening World Cup qualifiers but matches against the two top teams, Sweden and Finland, were peripheral to the story that rocked the sport.