Louise Quinn lauds bravery of Ireland manager Vera Pauw

BRAVE: Ireland's Louise Quinn speaks to the media. Quinn has lauded the bravery of her manager Vera Pauw in speaking out on allegations of rape. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Louise Quinn has expressed admiration for her Ireland manager Vera Pauw, as the squad assembled for the first time since the Dutchwoman publicly revealed historical allegations of rape.

Pauw issued a statement on July 1, within a week of the team’s 9-0 hammering of Georgia in a World Cup qualifier, outlining assaults from male staff at the Dutch FA tracing back 35 years to her time as a player. The main accused has also gone public to deny any wrongdoing.