Northern Ireland women: – BBC Sport

“It took about five seconds for me to say yes.”

Managing your country is something that most people dream about and, when Kris Lindsay was offered the chance on an interim basis, he didn’t hang around before agreeing to the task.

Lindsay will take charge of Northern Ireland women’s team for their games away to Switzerland on 3 March and against Turkey four days later at Mourneview in the opening 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

The 42-year-old has plenty of experience and managed Dungannon Swifts and the under-16 Northern Ireland men’s team.

Lindsay was also first-team coach when Gail Redmond was interim Northern Ireland boss in 2023 ahead of Tanya Oxtoby being appointed, who left the role to become Newcastle United manager in November.

“Since I was announced as interim manager, it’s been really exciting getting the teeth into the job and two really exciting games. It’s been a whirlwind,” Lindsay said

“I’m a proud Northern Ireland fan, both men and women, so to get this opportunity is a really proud moment.

“When the offer came, it was an exciting opportunity. It was one I was really excited by the challenge of, and it took about five seconds for me to say yes, to lead your country as a manager is a privilege.”