Carla Ward to appoint former Bray boss Gary Cronin as Ireland women's team assistant manager

NEW ROLE: Former Bray Wanderers manager Gary Cronin is to become Carla Ward’s assistant for Ireland’s upcoming Women’s World Cup qualification campaign. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Former Bray Wanderers manager Gary Cronin is to become Carla Ward’s assistant for Ireland’s upcoming Women’s World Cup qualification campaign.

Ex-Ireland international Alan Mahon stepped down from the role in December having been part of Ward’s staff since her appointment last January.