Carla Ward says it is “critical” that Republic of Ireland fans pack out Aviva Stadium for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Poland.
The game on 18 April is part of a double-header of crucial fixtures against the Poles, with the away trip coming four days earlier in Gdansk.
Ireland are bottom of the group after narrow defeats to France and the Netherlands earlier this month. Poland are just a point ahead in third after they earned a home draw against the Dutch.
While a play-off would still be guaranteed even by finishing fourth, third place would in theory offer an easier pathway, making the two games against the Poles all the more crucial.
Carla Ward says it is “critical” that Republic of…