FAI agree renewed terms with women's senior boss Vera Pauw

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that women’s senior boss Vera Pauw has agreed renewed terms with the organisation.

The renewed terms mean that Pauw will take charge of the women’s senior side should they qualify for the 2021 European Championship’s.

The tournament will now take place in 2022 as a result of the Coivid-19 outbreak – and Pauw will remain in charge until then should the Girls in Green qualify.

“It is fantastic to have the support of the FAI as we look to secure qualification for the UEFA Women's European Championships, which will now be held in 2022,” Pauw told the FAI’s media team.

“We know that there is a lot of hard work ahead of us with three big games still to play, but it is a challenge for which we do everything in our power to succeed in.
 
"The assistance of Ruud Dokter, Eileen Gleeson and Jan Willem van Ede has been invaluable since taking over as manager, so too has been the work of our backroom staff and the response from the players.

“If we can continue to work together then I'm sure that we will perform to our max at the moment.”

And FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter added: “We are delighted to have been able to finalise terms with Vera and get everything agreed so quickly, which showcases Vera's desire to continue with the team.
 
“Vera has made a significant impact since being appointed as Women's Senior Team Manager and that is reflected not only in the results of the team, but their performances, the professional structures she has introduced, and the work she has put in to plan for a brighter future.
 
“This is an exciting period for Irish football and the Women's Senior Team are in a very good position in terms of qualification for the next European Championships.

“We will provide Vera & the players with all of the support that they require to push towards qualification for a first ever major international tournament.”