FAI apologise for offensive songs following Ireland's victory over Scotland
The FAI have released a statement regards the footage that emerged on social media of the Irish players singing pro-IRA songs in the dressing room following their historic World Cup playoff win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
The statement read:
The Football Association of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Ireland Women’s National Team Manager Vera Pauw apologise for any offence caused by a song sung by players in the Ireland dressing room after the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Play-off win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
Ireland manager Vera Pauw said: “We apologise from the bottom of our hearts to anyone who has been offended by the content of the post-match celebrations after we had just qualified for the World Cup.
"We will review this with the players and remind them of their responsibilities in this regard. I have spoken with players this morning and we are sorry collectively for any hurt caused, there can be no excuse for that.”