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BBC News
10 hours ago
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Republic of Ireland defender Mannion leaves Man Utd
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of defender Aoife Mannion following the end of her 29-year-old Republic of Ireland international made 55 appearances for the club since joining from Manchester City in helped United win the Women's FA Cup in 2024, coming on as a substitute during the final against Tottenham at also confirmed that academy graduate Alyssa Aherne, who was on loan at Championship side Sheffield United last season, would be leaving the club.
The 42
a day ago
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- The 42
Manchester United confirm release of Ireland international Aoife Mannion
MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE confirmed that Aoife Mannion will leave the club at the end of her contract this month. The Republic of Ireland international joined the Women's Super League club in 2021 and earned a new contract two years later after overcoming a serious knee injury. The centre back was part of the squad that won the FA Cup in 2024 and made 55 appearances for United during her time in England's north west. For Ireland boss Carla Ward it adds another player to the list of those internationals looking for a new club. Advertisement Heather Payne's exit from Everton was confirmed earlier this month while Izzy Atkinson's contract was not renewed by Crystal Palace, and London City Lionesses release goalkeeper Grace Moloney and defender Megan Campbell following their promotion to the WSL.
RTÉ News
a day ago
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- RTÉ News
Ireland defender Aoife Mannion makes Manchester United exit
Republic of Ireland defender Aoife Mannion has departed Manchester United after the expiration of her contract. Mannion, 29, joined the Red Devils from Manchester City in the summer of 2021. She made 55 appearances for United, though her spell there was significantly impacted by injuries. Mannion suffered a season-ending ACL injury in February 2022 during a Conti Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea. She returned to action a year later, earning a first Ireland call-up for the Marbella friendly against China. However a tweak to her knee in training ultimately cost her a place in Vera Pauw's World Cup squad. Mannion penned a new deal with United that summer and helped the side win the 2024 FA Cup, coming off the bench in the 4-0 final win against Tottenham. She started at right-back in May's FA Cup decider against Chelsea, which United lost 3-0. She's not part of the Ireland squad for next week's friendly double-header against the USA, with boss Carla Ward opting to give some of her senior players an extended summer rest. Mannion was an unused sub in the 1-0 Nations League win against Slovenia at the start of the month. On Wednesday Everton confirmed Heather Payne will leave when her contract is up in a couple of weeks. The versatile 25-year-old, who is also unavailable for the American games, has been at the Toffees since August 2023 after spending four years in the US collegiate system with Florida State Seminoles.
Irish Independent
02-06-2025
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- Irish Independent
‘That would be nice, wouldn't it?' – Katie McCabe eyes spectacular sign-off to season as Slovenia await in Cork
Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Aoife Mannion and Lucy Quinn as they chase the four-goal win against Slovenia required in Páirc Uí Chaoimh tomorrow in order to return to the top flight of the Nations League.
The Independent
04-05-2025
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- The Independent
Man Utd secure Champions League spot with derby draw as London City Lionesses promoted to WSL
Manchester United survived the second-half expulsion of substitute Aoife Mannion to grab a 2-2 Women's Super League draw against Manchester City on that sees the Red Devils qualify for next season's Champions League at the expense of their cross-town rivals. With one game left, United are third in the table on 44 points, four ahead of City and one point behind Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Champions Chelsea wrapped up the title on Wednesday after the Gunners slumped to an unexpected defeat to Aston Villa. City's stuttering season looked to have received a much-needed shot in the arm when they took a 2-0 lead against their bitter rivals, but Mannion, who had come on as a 29th-minute substitute for Jade Riviere, teed up Grace Clinton to pull a goal back before the break. Melvine Mallard levelled for the home side in the 68th minute, five minutes after coming on for Celine Bizet, but United had to endure a nervy final 20 minutes when Ireland international Mannion was shown a red card after picking up her second yellow two minutes later. Despite a late onslaught from the visitors, United held on to secure their spot in Europe's premier club competition next term, and they can now turn their attention to defending the FA Cup title they won last season when they take on Chelsea in this year's final on May 18. In Sunday's Merseyside derby, Everton eased to a 2-0 win away to Liverpool to leave them in eighth place in the table on 23 points, with Liverpool sixth on 25. Crystal Palace shared a 2-2 draw while Chelsea's unbeaten season continued with a 1-0 win at Spurs, before Aston Villa came from behind to edge out West ham 3-2. In the Women's Championship, meanwhile, London City Lionesses held on for a thrilling 2-2 draw away to Birmingham City that saw them top the table and win promotion to the Women's Super League - despite throwing away a two-goal lead late in the final game of the season. With only the winners promoted, the Lionesses, bought last year by Michele Kang, finished the season with 43 points, two ahead of Birmingham, and they will replace already-relegated Crystal Palace in the WSL next term. Relegated in 2022 after a 20-year stint in the top flight, second-placed Birmingham City came into the game knowing they needed to win to secure promotion, and they had a couple of decent chances in a thrilling but scoreless first half. Izzy Goodwin made them rue those missed opportunities in the 47th minute, cutting in from the left and riding a couple of tackles before firing a rocket into the top-left corner to give her side the lead with her 16th goal of the season. Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah made Birmingham's task all the harder by netting a second with a perfectly-placed header into the bottom-left corner, but the home crowd was ignited when Emily von Egmond pulled a goal back with a close-range header in the 64th minute. Roared on by the crowd of 8,749 spectators, Cho So-Hyun then equalised with a brilliant volley in the 86th minute to set up a nail-biting finish that featured 10 minutes of added time. Playing in the last game of her professional career, Ireland international Louise Quinn came off the bench and she had a late shout for a penalty turned down as Birmingham rained balls into the box, but London City managed to hold on to become the first fully independent women's club to play in the top division.
