‘I am an advocate for the women’s game.’ Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels has apologised for the offence caused by his comments after his side’s 5-0 defeat to England. Speaking after the World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park, Shiels said: “In the women’s game, I’ve noticed, as I’m sure you’re aware, if you go through […]

4 years ago

Republic of Ireland international has some brutal words for Kenny Shiels after the Northern Ireland coach said female footballers are too ’emotional’

4 years ago

An astonishingly stupid thing to say Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels leant into sexist stereotypes in his assessment of his side’s 5-0 defeat to England on Tuesday night. England’s women took the lead through Lauren Hemp in the 26th minute, before doubling their lead shortly after half-time through Ella Toone. Three more goals then followed […]

4 years ago

Talk about jobsworth refereeing Newcastle defender Jamal Lewis was shown a second yellow card for supposedly time-wasting during Northern Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier against Switzerland. Referee Slavko Vinčić gave the full-back a second yellow in the 36th minute of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Geneva. The 23-year-old received his first booking in the 23rd minute for […]

4 years ago

The Northern Irish FA engaged in a Twitter battle after Scotland’s St Patrick’s Day tweet featured a video of all their goals against both Irish nations

7 years ago

This is something else

9 years ago