Exclusive | Vera Pauw claims she was undermined by FAI ahead of and during World Cup

[@ciaranwalsh9963]

Vera, you did us proud. So sad you were treated so shoddy. Stay wonderful.

[@agood1280]

Katie and the team should be ashamed of them selves This manager turned the team around the FAI once again jet the country down A big thank you to our manager 🤛

[@alexandermoonen6170]

100 percent.The manager is fantastic but the players have to ask themselves why did they not play with the manager and let down?

[@texas3540]

No one seems to think that the stories from America had a major influence on the decision of the FAI. I think they had and am annoyed that the FAI gave them any creditability.

[@Gos1234567]

From what I’ve read they allege she “fat shamed” players in the US.I mean she probably told a few to lose a few pounds,they are athletes and have to stay in shape,I suppose that’s wrong these days 😂

[@benfehily3060]

Jesus here is Vera Safe Guarding Katie McCabe against a public opinion that says she was an arrogant loud mouth that got her fired...it is the mark of this Coach ...enough said!

[@louisehiggins2010]

She's class!!

[@Johnny-i4g]

I like her. FAI doing what the a masters at.... fucking things up ! All the best Vera

[@sparkyhughes131]

Fair play to her. The team could have got at least a point from each group game .

[@1477wales4]

Should have done better

[@dairet1945]

Joke how badly she was treated, did a great job!

[@larrymartyn2019]

Appalling treatment shame on the FAI again 😊😊

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Some things just never change. So much for a new era of Irish football management. I thought they cleaned out the swamp!

[@conordorrian1652]

Not politically correct: don't care, I know that in modern day the players have a lot of interference, too much of you ask me but from the vibe coming out after the Ladies world cup is absolutely shocking. Like Jack Charlton, she was given a bunch of players who, let's be honest we're well below international standard ( one or two exceptions) and she did her best to form a unit playing a certain style of football utilizing their limitations. It's not surprising that when a little success comes about out from the woodwork appears these assholes undermining what she accomplished.... Typical of IFA....

[@joebirdwelljr629]

I don't think Vera ever had a chance to continue as a manager of this team. I feel like the players and federation no longer wanted her. I wish Vera the best and i know she will be fine regardless...

[@PS-sw7yq]

Howler from the FAI again. Asking a coach to play the subs - like its under 12s or something

[@Gos1234567]

Wonder if Roy Keane was manager would McCabe have mouthed off

[@MICHAELCAMPBELL69]

Any players that questions the coach is dangerous to have around Vera seems to be a nice person .

[@ding2053]

The spainish guy kissed your wan but the fa and rtv screwed vera...referring her to as the Dutch lady...shame

[@gregcaffrey7859]

A real sham and shame how this turned out. The FAI should of spoke to the squad, any issues, honestly directly and if so sack her before the WC, to half and half is ass covering.

[@minorhistory]

None of this is surprising. If she were a man and managing the Irish men's, we'd be erecting statues.

[@oshead]

What's up with all the drama in womens football?

[@martinmcdonald4207]

It seems to go loolaa every 28 days!

[@toogleboat]

No smoke without fire

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

BIG mistake FAI 👎👎 Very was the Jack Chalton of the 80s. Best of luck Vera 👍

[@1477wales4]

She had a good team should have done better

[@martinmcdonald4207]

They were nothing until Vera took over and got them to a world cup f.f.s.

[@1477wales4]

@@martinmcdonald4207 better off not going to World Cup playing like that

[@andrewkelly7065]

FAI are a shambles not that we should be surprised. FAI were a joke 20 years ago and are worse now. Irish soccer is dead and has been for 20 years.IRFU leading the way

[@gerrymcginnity4178]

Listen Vera, nobody wants you to be their manager. Ask yourself why that is and stop being a victim.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Could RTE not find anyone less boring and headline hunting as Tony for this interview. Or even a woman interviewer 😢. PS how much Money is Tommy on @RTE ?