FAI in ‘live conversations’ with Ireland WNT boss Carla Ward about contract extension

FAI chief executive David Courell, speaking after Saturday’s annual general meeting in Cork, confirmed negotiations had begun, led by their director of football John Martin.

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI are in ‘live conversations’ with Carla Ward about a contract extension ahead of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup playoff against Poland.

While the association granted Heimir Hallgrímsson a new deal ahead of the men’s team playoff in March, there’d been no indication from either party about fresh terms for the women’s manager whose contract correlates to the current campaign.