'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job

"Kris has come in for these two games and has been a breath of fresh air. He's had home-based sessions for the players and you can see his enthusiasm already and hopefully that will come across on the pitch. He wants every individual player to be 1% better and that's all we can ask."

"Kris has been very open, honest and transparent with the players, he's fully in. He's laid out what he wants and the players what they want, so we're on the same page. I'm sure he would like to go on and take the job, it's something he's involved in and he'll like to stay involved in."

"It is going to happen in football [transitions], but we're professional players and we'll take a professional approach on the pitch when we have a job to do."

Kris Lindsay, interim manager of the Northern Ireland women's football team, will lead the squad in their opening 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland on March 3 and Turkey on March 7. Despite limited training sessions, Lindsay has impressed players with his enthusiasm and transparent approach. Midfielder Nadene Caldwell describes him as a breath of fresh air who wants every player to improve by one percent. The squad acknowledges the transitional nature of the appointment while remaining focused on professional performance. Lindsay, who also manages the under-16 men's team, may pursue the permanent position. The team balances experienced players with younger talent while maintaining professional standards.

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