'They’ve done a lot of defending over the years,' Carla Ward aims to change Irish mentality

Ward succeeded Eileen Gleeson in January and has overseen three wins, with a 4-0 defeat in Slovenia the rare but hurtful blemish.

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward with Denise O’Sullivan, Jessie Stapleton, equipment officer Helen Noonan and Lucy Quinn. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Carla Ward admits she’s prepared to accept some blips as her methods work their way into Ireland’s psyche.

The former Aston Villa and Birmingham City boss succeeded Eileen Gleeson in January and has overseen three wins, with a 4-0 defeat in Slovenia the rare but hurtful blemish.