Someone needs to remind Ward that defensive strength got Ireland to a World Cup

If we are heading into a transition period, make it one and consider blooding players from our under-19s

Was the World Cup a flash in the pan? We need to to reimagine the style of football we want to play and start afresh with young players

Ireland advancing past Wales and qualifying for a first European Championship would prove a massive fillip

The ‘disconnect’ between the league and international set-up means players feel they are not being seen

The old FAI mangled the aftermath of Italia ‘90, the new regime cannot repeat that mistake as Ireland women continue to impress

A lot of credit is due to Eileen Gleeson and the management for being competitive against Sweden despite deficiencies below international level

Karen Duggan: Ireland are missing some important players and back-to-back games against world-class Sweden is about as tough as it gets

Eileen Gleeson’s side will relish the challenge of facing France, England and Sweden in the Nations League despite the difficult draw

Karen Duggan: All at Peamount United wish our former player well in what is a great chance to showcase her ability

Gleeson will want this to be a success more than anyone. I think this job has always been her ambition - and now she’s achieved it

Peamount United WhatsApp group was hopping when we heard of three call-ups for our own players

Even shooting the breeze about how we can improve our league is a good thing, not much of that was done before

I’m really enjoying watch this Irish team grow, it has been the perfect start for the team so far

Job one for the FAI is to sort out the Metropolitan Girls’ League and let young players play