Eileen Gleeson and Denise O’Sullivan on tomorrow’s ‘sold-out’ clash against Albania, Ballon d’Or nominee Katie McCabe and centurion-in-waiting Diane Caldwell.
Emma Duffy reports from Tallaght Stadium. INTERIM REPUBLIC OF Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson has pleaded for fans to turn out for tomorrow’s “sold-out” Nations League clash against Albania at Tallaght Stadium.
In the past, WNT fixtures have been billed as sell-outs but no-shows have resulted in attendance figures falling well short of expectations. Gleeson is urging fans to ensure that all tickets are used tomorrow night, promising a performance in return.
Advertisement “We haven’t discussed any plans until we get past Albania but look, it’s a massive moment for Katie, it’s a real accolade and we’re all fully supportive and super proud of her. We won’t let the moment go unmarked, that’s for sure. But we’ll keep her feet grounded!”Ryan Byrne / INPHO Denise O'Sullivan and Katie McCabe. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
“So she was fully focused on the game and you can see that in Katie, how fully invested she is in this team and how much she wants to go out and play for her country, she loves doing it.O’Sullivan also rolled out a catchphrase associated with McCabe as she reflected on her brilliant brace for the Gunners last weekend. “I mean Katie only scores bangers but in my opinion, she’s a world-class player,” the Cork midfield maestro smiled.
The 35-year-old Dubliner made her debut against Denmark in March 2006, and is on the cusp of hitting the century mark 17 years later. She will join O’Sullivan, Niamh Fahey and Louise Quinn; interim assistant coach Emma Byrne and retired duo Áine O’Gorman and Ciara Grant in the WNT Centurion Club.“I mean it is massive for Diane and I have played with Diane for many years, also with the Courage at club level, so I know the dedication and what Diane does every single day,” O’Sullivan said.
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