Niamh Fahey appointed Liverpool FC Women's first technical co-ordinator

Niamh Fahey has been appointed as Liverpool FC Women's very first technical co-ordinator. Picture: Julia Dunin

Niamh Fahey has been appointed as Liverpool FC Women's very first technical co-ordinator.

The 37-year-old returns to the club having called time on her playing career at the end of last season, after leading the team as captain for her final five years as a Red.

The Galway native also earned 115 caps with the Republic of Ireland, culminating in playing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia in 2023, while she also enjoyed spells at Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux, winning several Women’s Super League titles and five Women’s FA Cups.

The former defedner recently completed a master’s degree in business administration, graduating in July from Liverpool John Moores University, as well as completing her UEFA B coaching licence through the PFA. She also holds a master’s degree in pharmacology.

Fahey will now play a key role in shaping and supporting the future technical direction of the club’s women’s programme, including a focus on player development, recruitment, strategic planning and enhancing the pathway from the club’s Pro Game Academy into the first team.

Liverpool FC’s chief financial officer and LFC Women board member Jenny Beacham told the club's official website: “This is a key appointment for our women’s programme and I’m absolutely delighted that we have someone with Niamh’s knowledge, experience and leadership back in the building.

“She will be a significant support to our managing director Andy O’Boyle as we continue growing and executing a long-term football strategy for our women’s team.”

O’Boyle added: “I’m thrilled that Niamh agreed to take on what will be an extremely important position within our women’s staff, elevating our sporting standards and contributing to the long-term development of the women’s programme.

“She will be a highly visible presence and involved in collaboration across our wider FSG football executive, maintaining alignment with the club’s broader identity, ensuring shared values, philosophy and high-performance levels.

“I know our fans will join me in giving her a warm welcome back to the club.”