"It is less than seven weeks until Northern Ireland Women begin their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign and they still do not have a manager. In fact, the Irish Football Association is welcoming applications for the role until Friday, 23 January - just 37 days before their opening fixture, away to Switzerland on Tuesday, 3 March. Tanya Oxtoby stepped away from the role on 20 November to take over as Newcastle United Women's manager after two years in charge."
"It is extremely worrying for NI given the condensed nature of the World Cup qualifying campaign, with all six games concluded by May. While England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Wales all have their respective houses in order, NI look ill-prepared for their quest to reach a second major tournament and their first World Cup, the longer the protracted search goes on."
"The job specification says the ideal candidate would be based in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland and "will be tasked with inspiring and preparing elite players to compete on the international stage while shaping the future of women's football". They must also "lead the senior women's team in the next phase of its development and build on recent progress"."
Less than seven weeks remain before Northern Ireland Women start 2027 World Cup qualifying and the team currently has no manager. The Irish Football Association is accepting applications for the role until Friday 23 January, 37 days before the opening fixture away to Switzerland on 3 March. Tanya Oxtoby left on 20 November to manage Newcastle United Women after two years in charge. The qualifying schedule is condensed, with all six games concluded by May. The role is being advertised externally via Football Careers and requires a UK or Republic of Ireland–based candidate to lead and develop the senior team.
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