"McArdle stated, 'The benefit is because a lot of girls are playing in the domestic game in the UK, I am in a good position to stay in Scotland and watch some of the girls play.' This highlights his strategy to stay connected with players across leagues."
"'I'll be around NIFL [Women's Premiership] quite a lot on Friday evenings, and also speaking to players a lot in between camps as well.' This indicates his commitment to engaging with local talent."
"'I am blessed that there is a strong team here already,' he continued. 'Kris has been great with me over the last week or so in sharing a lot from the previous window.' This reflects his intention to build on existing strengths within the coaching staff."
Michael McArdle has been appointed as the new manager of Northern Ireland, succeeding Tanya Oxtoby. His first challenge is a double header qualifier against Malta. McArdle will remain based in Scotland, which he believes will allow him to better observe players in the domestic game. He plans to maintain most of the existing coaching staff and is focused on building momentum for the upcoming matches. McArdle intends to engage with players from both the UK and the Irish Premiership.
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