Pauw blasts FAI over interference and Garda vetting claims

In a series of astonishing accusations, the former Ireland manager said FAI executives had undermined her before and during the World Cup and lashed out at her own assistant

BITTER EXIT: Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, Group B match at Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane. Pict: Monday July 31, 2023.

Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has lashed out at the FAI making astonishing claims about apparent interference and negligence from senior executives and even fired a broadside at her own assistant manager, Tom Elmes. 

But the Dutch coach, whose term as Ireland boss ended in acrimony this week, has raised the pressure again on FAI CEO Jonathan Hill and Technical Director Marc Canham by accusing them of undermining her at this summer's World Cup and questioning the association's handling of abuse claims made against her.