'It is absolutely ludicrous' - Carla Ward on skort controversy

"Women are getting there in a lot of places but, I'll be honest with you, it did blow my mind that anyone in this country could have the mindset that women couldn't wear shorts."

OLD MENTALITY: Carla Ward has waded into the skorts controversy, the Ireland manager initially believing the restriction was a joke. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Carla Ward has waded into the skorts controversy, the Ireland manager initially believing the restriction was a joke.

The Englishwoman took up the reins earlier this year and concludes the Nations League B campaign against Slovenia at Pairc Uí Chaoímh on Tuesday, June 3.