World Cup reflections

It’s a funny old game

Sir, – To misquote Brendan Behan, it seems the last item on the Irish women’s World Cup agenda was the split (“An Ireland manager and captain falling out at a World Cup? Sound familiar?”, Sport, August 1st). – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL KEEGAN,

Booterstown,

Co Dublin.

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Sir, – Coach Vera Pauw, captain Katie McCabe, and every individual in the team did themselves and Ireland proud with their standard of play.

They are on their way to even greater results.

And we’re very proud of them. – Yours, etc,

MARGARET WALSHE,

Dublin 15.