Carla Ward

Football, women's football, women's sport

Ward vents frustration at partying players after Covid restrictions breach

Birmingham City manager Carla Ward has spoken of her shock, anger and disappointment at the behaviour of her players after two members of her squad were suspended for attending a party with several Leicester City players despite coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions remaining in place.

"The behaviour was completely unacceptable," said Ward. "I was shocked because it was very out of...

Premier League, women's football, women's sport, Women's Super League

Birmingham boss Ward charged by FA for referee comments

Birmingham City head coach Carla Ward has been charged by the Football Association after claiming her team were playing against "more than 11" players in a recent defeat to Arsenal.

The FA claims the comments constitute improper conduct and has given Ward until 17 December to respond, adding the comments, "Question the integrity of the match official and/or were personally offensive...

Football, women's football, women's sport

WSL News: Birmingham City appoint Carla Ward as manager

Birmingham City have announced the arrival of former Sheffield United manager Carla Ward as their new head coach.

Ward left the Blades last month having led them to a second-placed finish in the Women's Championship. Birmingham finished 11th in the Women's Super League, avoiding relegation on a points-per-game basis.

"This is a massive opportunity, Blues are a massive club...