Carla Ward: I turned down Women's Super League club job to remain with Ireland

Vacancies have arisen in the English game as the season concludes but the Ireland custodian is adamant no alternative – even an unlikely offer from six-in-a-row champions Chelsea – can entice her home.

STAYING PUT: Head coach Carla Ward during a Republic of Ireland women squad announcement. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Carla Ward has revealed she’s rejected an offer to turn her back on Ireland for a top-flight club job, stressing not even Chelsea would tempt her away.

The FAI headhunted former Birmingham City and Aston Villa boss in January to succeed Eileen Gleeson, whose failure to reach this summer’s Euros prompted the change.