EMMA BYRNE

The veteran goalkeeper, who called time on her own international career in February last year with 134 caps to her name, was one of the first to acknowledge her former teammate’s retirement. ‘You were the best teammate on & off the pitch! You were instrumental in changing women’s football in Ireland for the better! Enjoy your next adventure, I know you’ll be a huge asset wherever you coach,’ she said. Byrne was one of the key figures alongside O’Gorman pushing for better conditions while on international duty and her career with Arsenal was certainly littered with success. Byrne won 11 league titles and the UEFA Women’s Champions League during 17 years with the Gunners.