Advertisement Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Liverpool assistant manager Amber Whiteley.Alamy Stock Photo FreeIreland WNT Liverpool assistant joins Ireland set-up as Carla Ward confirms coaching staff Amber Whiteley will work alongside Ward, Alan Mahon and Emma Byrne. 3.04pm, 10 Feb 2025 Share options LIVERPOOL ASSISTANT MANAGER Amber Whiteley has joined the Republic of Ireland women’s national team set-up, with head coach Carla Ward today confirming her staff. Alan Mahon (assistant head coach) and Emma Byrne (goalkeeping coach) were announced upon Ward’s appointment last month, with Whiteley now coming on board as assistant coach. Advertisement Ivi Casagrande, meanwhile, will continue in her role as performance coach. Assistant manager Amber Whiteley is to take on an additional role in international football, joining the staff of the Republic of Ireland women’s national team 👏— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) February 10, 2025 Whiteley is set to double-job, balancing her new international commitments with her long-standing duties at WSL side Liverpool. She is Matt Beard’s assistant manager, having previously coached at Manchester United, Sunderland and England Women’s U18s. “I’m really looking forward to joining the Ireland women’s national team and to be part of Carla’s backroom staff,” Whitely told the Liverpool club website. “It’s a brilliant opportunity to work with an exciting group of players as they head into the Uefa Nations League. I am grateful to Liverpool for allowing me the opportunity to work with Ireland and to further my own development.” Carla Ward confirms a strong coaching staff with Amber Whiteley joining Alan Mahon and Emma Byrne in the set-up ☘️ More info here👇— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) February 10, 2025 Ward is due to name her first Ireland squad tomorrow morning as they gear up to face Türkiye at Tallaght Stadium next Friday, 21 February, before travelling to Koper to play Slovenia the following Tuesday. “I’m delighted to bring this group of talented professionals and brilliant people together to work with our players for what will be an exciting Uefa Nations League campaign that then leads us into the qualifiers for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup,” said the Ireland boss as she confirmed her coaching staff. Related Reads The main challenges facing Carla Ward as she settles into Ireland job Street football, tragedy, motherhood: The making of new Ireland manager Carla Ward “We will only succeed if we work together as a team, on and off the pitch, and everyone is already playing their part in preparing us for the opening games against Türkiye and Slovenia. We are ready to get going.” Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Liverpool assistant joins Ireland set-up as Carla Ward confirms coaching staff”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Liverpool assistant joins Ireland set-up as Carla Ward confirms coaching staff”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. 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