Vera Pauw's future in doubt as players decline to publicly back her

THUMBS UP: Manager Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland training session at Meakin Park in Brisbane. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Vera Pauw’s four-year tenure as Ireland manager appears to be in doubt as she’s been left waiting for a contract renewal by the FAI and four players on Saturday declined to publicly back her continuity in the post.

Pauw and Ireland are currently in Brisbane but zero points from two games has put them out of contention to progress from their World Cup with Monday’s final group game against Nigeria to spare.