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Jess Ziu is remaining very much upbeat despite the second ACL setback she sustained last year

Ziu feeling upbeat on road back from second ACL setback

Such is Jess Ziu's infectious attitude towards football, at first glance when speaking to her, one wouldn't realise that the Republic of Ireland international has had to endure more than one serious injury setback.

Soccer • 29 Apr

Jess Ziu starred for Ireland in their narrow loss to Sweden

Moral victories of little interest for Ziu

Moral victories are running low on appeal for Ireland's Jess Ziu after the side suffered another frustrating night in their Euro 2025 qualification campaign.

Soccer • 05 Jun 24

Ziu driven by deep hunger to hit the next level

Jess Ziu is back to boost the Republic of Ireland's Swedish mission, armed with a fresh perspective and deep hunger to improve.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Eileen Gleeson: 'We didn't do the simple things well enough'

Gleeson pulls no punches but backs Ireland to recover

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson admitted her team were well below the expected levels in their 2-0 defeat to Wales at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

Jess Ziu: 'I'm going to take everything in my stride'

Injury heartaches give returning Ziu perspective

Jess Ziu is savouring every second of her return to the Republic of Ireland setup after an ACL injury led to a 17-month absence from the international stage.

Soccer • 26 Feb 24

Fahey returns for Reds, Stapleton makes Hammers start

Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey made her first appearance of the season for Liverpool on Wednesday night, but it ended in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Continental League Cup.

Soccer • 23 Nov 23

West Ham confirm Ziu ACL injury

West Ham have confirmed that Republic of Ireland's Jess Ziu is facing a lengthy lay-off after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury while on club duty.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Jess Ziu is braced for a huge week with Ireland

Blue skies ahead for Ireland's rising force Jess Ziu

These are heady times for Jess Ziu as she looks to help the Republic of Ireland make the World Cup play-offs, and then shine in her maiden season in the Women's Super League with West Ham United.

Soccer • 29 Aug 22

Shelbourne star Jess Ziu agrees move to West Ham

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jess Ziu has agreed a move from Shelbourne to Women's Super League side West Ham United.

Soccer • 17 Mar 22

Jess Ziu hoping to cement an Irish starting spot

Jess Ziu earned her first Republic of Ireland start in the side's 11-0 trashing of Georgia back in November, and now the Shelbourne player is hoping to use this week's Pinatar Cup in Spain to cement a spot in Vera Pauw's starting team moving forward.

Soccer • 14 Feb 22

Jess Ziu impressing on the right flank against Georgia

Ziu dreaming big after first start for Ireland

It's been quite the fortnight for Jess Ziu: from the highs of winning the league with Shelbourne to the lows of losing the cup final, before making her first start for her country in the record-breaking victory over Georgia.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Jess Ziu