Kenny Shiels

The 65-year-old has hit the headlines again after a comment about the women's game.

With me still there, I think selling season tickets would have been more difficult." He is an unconscious comedian. He said: "I have no sympathy for him. I don't like that. The interview regarding Manuel was genuine. "I was totally exonerated, yet I had to sit in the stand for a whole game," was Shiels' view of the SFA panel's decision.

The manager of Northern Ireland's women had just seen his side play in front of their largest ever home crowd, then he embarrassed himself in a post-match ...

On Wednesday morning, Women in Football CEO Yvonne Harrison offered anecdotal evidence that women within sport leadership roles often struggle to make progress because when they speak out they are often suspected of relying upon emotion over logic. In a study last year by Scientific Reports, researchers concluded that male and female participants’ emotions fluctuated at the same rate. Those myths are used to delegitimize the opinions of women. We do not need to analyse the myriad ways in which Shiels is guilty of being an oaf, as fun as that particular pursuit is. That stereotype is grounded in the way a patriarchal society portrays men as superior to women and seeks pseudo-evidence for the maintenance of that status quo. Of course, none of this is really the point.

Northern Ireland Women manager's comments send a poor message and were not adequately addressed by his apology.

The 65-year-old, manager of Northern Ireland’s women’s team since 2019, stepped away from post-match interview duties when manager of Greenock Morton in 2014 after speaking to a doctor and saying he had trouble keeping his emotions in check after matches. It is a big concern when the person saying it is in charge of the progress and development of a senior women’s national football team. The Derry-born Republic of Ireland international James McClean, a vocal critic of Shiels because of comments Shiels made during his time in charge of Derry, posted: “Gift that keeps on giving. Last night was a special occasion for the women’s game in Northern Ireland and I am proud to manage a group of players who are role models for so many girls, and boys, across the country. For too long women have faced criticism for being too emotional or sensitive or overdramatic, feeding a narrative that women are erratic and unruly whereas men are calm, collected and in charge. I felt they were struggling a wee bit at times to open us up until the psychology of going 2-0 up in the women’s game.

Kenny Shiels -- manager of the Northern Ireland women's football team -- has apologized for comments he said in a post-match press conference suggesting ...

"And that's an issue we have not just in Northern Ireland, but all the countries have that problem." In an interview with CNN Sport last year, Northern Ireland's most capped player, Julie Nelson, said that women's football has "changed massively" in her lifetime. Shiels' comments came after his side had been defeated 5-0 by England in a Women's World Cup qualifier, ending its hopes of reaching the main draw.

After Northern Ireland's 5-0 defeat to England in their 2023 World Cup qualifier, Kenny Shiels shockingly claimed that women's football teams are more ...

Dean Keenan commented: 'Kenny Shiels in…. And Shiels put the quick succession of goals in both defeats down to women being 'more emotional'. The Lionesses scored their first goal of the second-half in the 52nd minute on Tuesday - Kenny Shiels made the controversial comments in the aftermath of the loss The Lionesses scored their second in the 52nd minute before further goals in the 60th, 70th and 79th minute. - The Lionesses scored four goals in 27 second-half minutes of the second-half

Warrenpoint Town general manager Aoife Downey reflects on the potential implications of NI manager Kenny Shiels' comments that "women are more emotional ...

Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels has apologised for claiming that female footballers are “more emotional” than their male counterparts following his ...

“I am an advocate for the women’s game and passionate about developing opportunities for women and girls to flourish.” Shiels has now apologised for his comments and the offence caused and insisted he is “passionate about developing opportunities for women and girls to flourish.” The former Kilmarnock and Derry City coach claimed that the reason goals are often scored in quick succession in women’s football is due to “girls and women being more emotional than men”.

What was supposed to be a momentous night for women's football in Northern Ireland was marred by the controversial post-match comments from boss Kenny ...

Last year, the country qualified for the Euros, their first major tournament, by beating Ukraine in a two-legged play-off. Not just in Northern Ireland but all of the countries in the world.' In January, 22 players entered a full-time, professional training camp to help aid their preparation for this summer's tournaments. But just two years later he was back in the spotlight. Shiels became Northern Ireland women manager in 2019 and has overseen a significant period of growth. It's happened to me in the past. This is not the first time Shiels has rocked the boat. Didn't that man see how many times I was crying on the PITCH!' Wright then attached a photo of him crying during a game for Arsenal. The manager has since apologised for the offence his comments have caused. 'Every decision I make must be in the best interests of Morton and I'm very susceptible to being controversialised. I am sorry for the offence that they have caused. KATHRYN BATTE: Kenny Shiels put his foot in it AGAIN with his ill-suited remark that women's teams concede quick goals as they're too emotional...

Kenny Shiels has apologised after saying "women are more emotional than men" when analysing Northern Ireland's 5-0 defeat to England on Tuesday night.

“I’m heartened that manager Kenny Shiels has issued an apology and reflected on his view offered after last night’s game. “Sport provokes strong emotional responses, both in fans and players alike, no matter what their gender. That’s an issue we have. Antoinette McKeown said it was "critical" that any coach or manager was aware of "the influence they have on public perceptions, particularly on our young girls and boys". "I am an advocate for the women's game and passionate about developing opportunities for women and girls to flourish." "Last night was a special occasion for the women’s game in Northern Ireland and I am proud to manage a group of players who are role models for so many girls, and boys, across the country.

Shiels claimed women's sides 'don't take it' well when the opposition scores, but in a statement the 65-year-old has now apologised 'for the offence' he has ...

Not just in Northern Ireland but all of the countries in the world.' Shiels then remarked: 'I shouldn't have told you that.' 'I am sorry for the offence that they have caused. The result came after Northern Ireland's 3-1 defeat by Austria on Friday, where the three goals came within the space of nine minutes. 'That's not just in the women's game, that's in the men's game as well and to just generalise that to women is a slightly bizarre comment. England added to their goal tally in the 60th, 70th and 79th minute of the game on Tuesday That's an issue we have.

Despite suffering their heaviest competitive defeat in two and a half years Kenny Shiels claimed his Northern Ireland team is getting closer to the top ...

If we can’t bridge the gap then that will be ranked as failure in my eyes. “We will play them a fourth time in July and we’ve got to narrow the gap. “That’s not how we work, but it looked that – it gave that image – because that’s what we spent most of the match doing, as we did last year and as we did in St George’s.

Sky Sports presenter Laura Woods blasted Kenny Shiels over his comments on women after Northern Ireland's defeat to England in their World Cup qualifier.

You just have to look at these World Cup qualifying games as proof of that.” “It’s definitely got more to do with the way your team is set up, and the fact the women’s game in England is leaps and bounds ahead of the game in many other countries. “What I do think it might have something to do with, is that England are ranked eighth in the world and Northern Ireland are 46th, so I’m just going to say that’s got something to do with your team getting pumped by the Lionesses, perhaps?

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels has apologised after claiming female football teams concede goals in quick succession because "women are more ...

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Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan backs manager Kenny Shiels following his controversial comments on Tuesday.

Marissa Callaghan, captain of Northern Ireland Women, has said the squad “collectively stand by our manager” after Kenny Shiels' controversial comments...

We have qualified for a major tournament because he transformed our mindset”. She released a statement on Thursday afternoon which said: “In light of recent events, collectively we stand by our manager. 2022 NBA Play-In: Pelicans eliminate Spurs, will face Clippers on Friday for No. 8 seed 2022 NBA Play-In: Hawks eliminate Hornets to advance to play-in vs. 2022 NBA Play-In: Pelicans eliminate Spurs, will face Clippers on Friday for No. 8 seed 2022 NBA Play-In: Hawks eliminate Hornets to advance to play-in vs.

Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels was slammed for saying women were 'more emotional than men' after his side lost 5-0 to England; Shiels faced calls to ...

But just two years later he was back in the spotlight. Not just in Northern Ireland but all of the countries in the world.' Shiels became Northern Ireland women manager in 2019 and has overseen a significant period of growth. Last year, the country qualified for the Euros, their first major tournament, by beating Ukraine in a two-legged play-off. Not just in Northern Ireland but all of the countries in the world.’ Shiels then remarked: ‘I shouldn’t have told you that.’ 'I am sorry for the offence that they have caused. 'We look forward to the next few months as we continue to prepare for the Euros this summer. We have qualified for a major tournament because he transformed our mindset. Shiels claimed women concede goals in quick succession because they are more ‘emotional’ than men. That's an issue we have. Selling out the National Stadium has been a pivotal moment for the game here in NI and we as players and staff will continue as a team to help grow the game and inspire the next generation of young players and fans.' That's an issue we have.

Shiels was speaking in the wake of Northern Ireland's 5-0 World Cup qualifying defeat at home to England on Tuesday night when explaining why he felt his side ...

The Northern Ireland Women's football team have backed manager Kenny Shiels despite the controversy over his claim that his team conceded goals because ...

"We look forward to the next few months as we continue to prepare for the Euros this summer. We have qualified for a major tournament because he transformed our mindset. Selling out the National Stadium has been a pivotal moment for the game here in NI and we as players and staff will continue as a team to help grow the game and inspire the next generation of young players and fans.”

Shiels' comments attracted criticism from pundits, former players and politicians.

We have qualified for a major tournament because he transformed our mindset,” the 36-year-old added. “Since Kenny took over our national team three years ago, I have always complimented him publicly on how he can get the best out of his players individually and collectively. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

Shiels' comments attracted criticism from pundits, former players and politicians.

We have qualified for a major tournament because he transformed our mindset,” the 36-year-old added. “Since Kenny took over our national team three years ago, I have always complimented him publicly on how he can get the best out of his players individually and collectively. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.