Vera Pauw insists her fitness regime helped, not hindered, players

Pauw insists she's got the full support of her employers. Indeed, she is considering taking legal action in a bid to clear her name of any wrongdoing

COMING OUT FIGHTING: Ireland manager Vera Pauw. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The FAI top brass could do with weight being lifted off their shoulders and Vera Pauw’s contention that she outlaws weightlifting may introduce context to the historical misconduct claims she’s facing.

Pauw appeared at a press conference on Friday, less than 48 hours after a joint report between the National Women's Soccer League and the players’ union named her among 10 personnel facing allegations.