By Jordan J. Keeble @jjkeebs Aug 11, 2019, 8:00pm BST Niamh Fahey. Listen. "I'm enjoying it, it's a new experience for me and I'm definitely learning as I'm going along as well.". "It's something everyone is looking forward to, and hopefully we get the right results so we can get to the playoffs. You can catch up on this week's episode on the Sky Sports YouTube channel. But I have big characters and leaders around me like Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Denise O’Sullivan, Ruesha Littlejohn who I’ve been able to lean on. Sport. "Especially if I was going on to represent the senior women's national team, and if I was to try and play in a more in a more professional environment which was over in England at the time. Defender Niamh Fahey has committed herself to relegated Liverpool Women by signing a new two-year contract. Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey feels there's less of a chance they'll be underestimated by Ukraine in Friday's crucial European Championship qualifier. Maine South junior forward Emily Pape scored 20 points and Katie Brander and Niamh Gardiner both had 10. She was part of Noel King's side that lost 4-1 on aggregate to Iceland in a playoff for Euro 2009. Gaelic-football News, GAA Editor @BrianGBarry. "Making sure you can help everyone with off-field problems, that can be just as difficult as actually concentrating on your job on the pitch. "As a player playing at the top level, you want to be in these situations, you want to be in these scenarios. 00:09:46. Niamh Fahey wary of more clued-in Ukraine in vital Euro qualifier. Watch Inside The Game every at 9pm every Wednesday on Sky Sports Arena. And in 2004, Fahey helped Galway win their first All-Ireland senior title in ladies football. — Niamh Fahey (@Niamh_Fahey1) August 17, 2020 “It’s an amazing feeling. Liverpool FC Women have named Niamh Fahey as their new captain in the absence of Sophie … GAA iPredict Sports is ONLY the … 00:09:46. The 32-year-old has played 41 times for the club and was named vice-captain of Liverpool last season. I probably didn't have the scope to take it all in," she recalled. Obviously the overriding [emotion] was pure elation, pure joy, and satisfaction. Niamh Fahey (born 13 October 1987) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for FA Women's Championship team Liverpool and the Republic of … “I’m personally delighted to have Niamh with us as our vice-captain, to help lead the players and be an integral part of our journey”. Niamh, derived from the Old Irish Niam, is an ancient Irish name that was originally a term for a goddess. Create your own fundraising game for a charity, sport team or club. Contact us to organise a fundraiser for your local team or charity. UEFA.com is the official site of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and the governing body of football in Europe. Listen to this episode. 5:15 PM - 22 Aug 2020. Niamh Fahey continues to make waves in England as a professional footballer having recently been named Liverpool captain. By Jordan J. Keeble @jjkeebs Mar 8, 2020, 7:00pm GMT Niamh Fahey Gives Her Reaction To Becoming Liverpool FC Women`s Captain. Vera Pauw's side have travelled to Kiev needing only a point to secure at least a playoff spot. "I probably knew I had to switch from Gaelic football to football when I was about 18 or 19," she explained. Niamh Fahey Named Vice-Captain Of Liverpool FC Women Ahead of the new season and with the departure of Leandra Little, LFC Women have a new vice! "As a defender I was able to hold off players really well and shield the ball quite naturally as well, considering I didn't have a soccer upbringing when I was younger. Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey feels there's less of a chance they'll be underestimated by Ukraine in Friday's … By rbhasker @mostlyinane Aug 24, 2020, 9:30am BST As the crescent moon cast shadows on the pitch at Walton Hall Park on Wednesday, it was goodnight for visiting Liverpool.Despite raging winds and frigid temperatures, Everton found a way to take home three points and stay competitive in the Continental Cup. It was unbelievable really. Niamh Fahey Named New Liverpool Women Captain Fahey gets a well-deserved promotion to captain this season. The 32-year-old … The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux star grew up in Galway, where GAA was a way of life. "I just remember hugging all the girls, and having that sense of accomplishment with the group, and pride with having won an All-Ireland, the first Galway senior women's team to do that as well. Naturally. Share on whatsapp. And Fahey sees the position as one that's far more than just ceremonial, "Now being captain you have that extra responsibility to help out [with] off the pitch stuff, which brings its own challenges and burdens. Siobhan Máire Deirdre Fahey (/ ʃ ə ˈ v ɔː n ˈ f ɑː h i / shə-VAWN FAH-hee; born 10 September 1958) is an Irish singer and musician, whose vocal range is a light contralto. Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey has signed a new contract with Liverpool after spending the last two years with the club. After a trophy-filled career, Niamh Fahey hopes her club success can finally translate to international level. That's the big thing I noticed, the fitness level of all the players is top class.". Niamh Fahey continues to make waves in England as a professional footballer having recently been named Liverpool captain. So I think you have to be supremely fit to play the modern game of Gaelic football, and that's across both men's and women's. Her GAA upbringing certainly helped her in England. You currently have no podcasts in your queue. Eidle led the Huskies with 25 points, Fahey scored 14 and McGrath finished with 12. I was young at the time as well. And although she has long left her Gaelic football career behind her, she continues to be impressed by the evolution of the sport: "The fitness levels have definitely gone through the roof. 02:00 PM-06:00 PM. "I had that link to Killanin, their underage girls teams, growing up there I represented them. So at 18 or 19 I knew I had to make that adjustment, or that switch.". "I think they've done really well," she said. Including Niamh Fahey talking about only playing with the boys and Virgil Van Dijk talking about his daughters. "The biggest influence when I was younger was obviously my brothers. We've been chatting to the Irish star ahead of our showdown with Ukraine tomorrow evening pic.twitter.com/MF0DoAUmKX — Off The Ball (@offtheball) October 22, 2020 The 32-year old takes the armband from Sophie Bradley-Auckland who has stepped away from the game to work on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. "It's so far back now I can't even remember the full thing. But a second half own goal from Lyubov Shmatko set Ireland on the way to potentially qualifying for a first ever major finals. The 33-year old was appointed Liverpool captain in August, and says she's growing into the role as the side adapts to life in the Championship. We just loved seeing this story during the week about Galway native and Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey becoming the new captain of the Liverpool FC women's team. Both of her parents are originally from Ireland’s County Tiperary. NIAMH FAHEY HAS vowed to help Liverpool FC Women bounce straight back up to the WSL, after she signed a new deal with the club. Coming from a real, strong GAA parish as well, football is the main sport that was played," she told Inside The Game. "Probably the physical side of playing Gaelic helped me a lot playing soccer," she added. Share on email. The previous meeting of the sides a year ago saw Ireland come away from Tallaght with a 3-2 victory. That was a choice then that I knew that I had to make, that I had to be fully committed to soccer. 15.52 22 Oct 2020. It’s something I never thought would happen,” she said of her appointment as LFC Women skipper. Niamh Fahey | We know it's a tough week for Ireland and we want to give people a lift. Fahey has now made 41 appearances for the club and Liverpool boss Vicky Jepson explained “Niamh Fahey is Liverpool through and through,” Jepson said. Obviously having the influence of my older brothers and my sister all played for the local parish and also for Galway. Niamh Fahey Gives Her Reaction To Becoming Liverpool FC Women`s Captain. "We're expecting a lot different challenge this time, but we'll have our homework done as well and we'll be ready for the challenge.". ", Niamh Fahey | We know it's a tough week for Ireland and we want to give people a lift.We've been chatting to the Irish star ahead of our showdown with Ukraine tomorrow evening pic.twitter.com/MF0DoAUmKX, — Off The Ball (@offtheball) October 22, 2020. The speed and the stamina of the all the players, you can definitely notice a massive increase in tempo. Niamh Fahey has been confirmed as the new captain of Liverpool Women. Digging upon her personal life history, Siobhan Fahey was born as the oldest of 3 children to Joseph Fahey & Helen Fahey in Dublin, Ireland. Sport. "Obviously it was disappointing against Dublin in [last year's] All-Ireland, but it's a young team and I think you can see all the class coming now in Galway through the underage set-ups. Pauw has mentioned that perhaps the Ukrainians under-estimated her side in 2019, and Fahey knows it's a trick they can't pull off twice, "We've had a look at their recent game against Greece - they won 4-0 - and I suppose Vera's right, we probably went under the radar against them in that early opening game. Watch "I think there's an All-Ireland there for them in the next couple of years. Highlights on Off The Ball. It's a strong team, and hopefully they'll get an All-Ireland in the years to come.". We'll send you push notifications so you'll receive all of the big GAA news! MATCH HIGHLIGHTS. Pumped Up Kicks. So I definitely had the physical attributes and strength from Gaelic that helped me a lot to be competitive straight off the bat, considering I wasn't a professional or starting from a slight disadvantage of not having the upbringing of soccer full-time when I was younger.". A great achievement.". Fahey described her journey from Gaelic football to professional soccer on Inside The Game, Niamh's brother Gary captained the Tribesmen to the 2001 All-Ireland title, Fahey was part of a breakthrough Galway team, PL predictions: De Bruyne to outshine Bruno, Bruce confirms Ritchie row; inquest to find club leak, Gerrard excited to 'knock 54s off the wall', Vettel makes debut as Aston Martin hit track, F1 schedule complete as third round confirmed, Carra: Liverpool must go big in transfer market, Woodward: Clear signs of progress under Ole, Niamh Fahey: Liverpool captain and All-Ireland winner with Galway, Rowe: Gaelic football uncertainty spurred AFL return, Canavan: GAA should learn from LGFA formats. Fahey's known the sting of disappointment before, however. Niamh Fahey | We know it's a tough week for Ireland and we want to give people a lift. "After I got called up to the senior international team, things started to get a bit more serious, with a bit more time-pressure. "I’m just really happy to commit my future to the club," Fahey told Liverpoolfc.com. The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender joined the Reds from Bordeaux in 2018, and has become a key component in the side. Ruth Devaney. "Pressure is a privilege" has become a mantra of the side, with Fahey echoing the words of teammate Ruesha Littlejohn earlier in the week. Having raced into a 2-0 lead inside 28-minutes, Ukraine had managed to draw level by the break. But as her burgeoning Gaelic football career began to take flight, Fahey pivoted for soccer. Everton started the game with energy and determination, winning an early set piece. I had influences around me everywhere, so I don't think I was going to get away with not picking up an O'Neills [ball] at some stage!". Three decades after Ronnie Whelan wore the armband as captain of Liverpool, Niamh Fahey has the honour of being the next Irish native holding that position Facebook Twitter Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey feels there's less of a chance they'll be underestimated by Ukraine in Friday's crucial European Championship qualifier. Share on twitter. Vera Pauw's side have travelled to Kiev needing only a point to secure at least a playoff spot. Her 2 younger sisters are namely, Niamh & Maire Fahey. Niamh Fahey has made 41 appearances for Liverpool since joining them in 2018. In Irish myth, one who bore it was Niamh of the Golden Hair, daughter of the sea god, who falls in love with Finn's son Oisin and takes him to the Land of Promise, where they stayed for three hundred years.