Kenny Shiels: 'Ironically Kenny's comment were an emotional reaction to England defeat'
Shiels' comments came after a record crowd for a women's match in Northern Ireland watched the fall to England in a World Cup qualifierThe general manager of Irish Premiership side Warrenpoint Townin 2019 how her gender had become a talking point in a way she had not expected.
His remarks drew widespread criticism, including from former England players Siobhan Chamberlain and Ian Wright. Earlier on Wednesday, the NI boss apologised for the offence caused and said he was "an advocate for the women's game and passionate about developing opportunities for women and girls to flourish".
"There are different aspects to sport: physical, technical, tactical and psychological, and they should all be part of the training." The concern over Shiels' comments, says Downey, is that they serve as a deterrent for younger girls whose interest in the game remains tentative."If I went back to when I was 13 or 14 I would just think 'well there's no point if that's what I'm being labelled as'.
"It comes down to people's perception of emotion. Aggression is an emotive outcome, so obviously if a male acts aggressively in sport that's based on emotion but it's never referred to as a male athlete being emotional."With the Euros less than three months away it will be hoped that the palpable anticipation holds firm, and that the atmosphere created by Shiels' comments is temporary.
"The views expressed last night were inappropriate, there's no doubt about that. I think it's really important that our sports leaders know that mindset does matter.
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