(Reuters) - Northern Ireland women's manager Kenny Shiels has left his role, the country's football association (IFA) said on Tuesday.
The 66-year-old took over the team in May 2019, succeeding Alfie Wylie, and had a year remaining on his contract.Northern Ireland have failed to reach the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand but played in the Euros in England in July 2022 after qualifying for the first time.
"Kenny's impact on the women's and girls' game in Northern Ireland has been transformative. Securing that historic qualification to the Euros is forever etched in Irish FA history," IFA CEO Patrick Nelson said. Shiels came under fire in April after a 5-0 loss to England in a 2023 World Cup qualifier when he said women were more likely to concede two goals in quick succession because they were more emotional than men.
His remarks drew intense criticism and Shiels issued an apology, with the Northern Ireland Women's players offering their support for the manager.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Soccer-Australia's Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia(Reuters) - The 2023 Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia will kick off their campaign against Ireland at the 83,500 capacity Stadium Australia, Sydney's largest stadium, due to public demand for more tickets, FIFA said on Monday.
Read more »
Soccer-Valencia part ways with coach Gattuso by mutual agreement(Reuters) - Valencia have parted ways with manager Gennaro Gattuso by 'mutual agreement' just over seven months after his appointment, the lowly LaLiga club announced on Monday.
Read more »
Soccer-Liverpool need more improvement, says Klopp after FA Cup exit(Reuters) - Liverpool have improved in the last two weeks but still need to get better, manager Juergen Klopp said after the FA Cup holders were knocked out of the competition by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
Read more »
Soccer-Saul gives Atletico a hard-fought win at Osasuna(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid needed a second-half goal from substitute Saul Niguez to earn a hard-fought 1-0 away win over in-form Osasuna in LaLiga on Sunday.
Read more »
Soccer-Newcastle sign forward Gordon from Everton(Reuters) - Newcastle United have completed the signing of forward Anthony Gordon from Premier League rivals Everton, both clubs said on Sunday.
Read more »