FAI backs Vera Pauw over allegations about her conduct while managing Houston Dash

Pauw vehemently denies all allegations and counter-claims that a Dash employee threatened to shoot her

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw during a training session at UCD Bowl in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI says it fully supports Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw after fresh allegations about her conduct while managing US team Houston Dash appeared in The Athletic.

The report, published on Monday morning, carried anonymous accounts from a number of former Dash players and coaches who claimed that the Dutchwoman was abusive and treated players inappropriately during her one season with the club in 2018.