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Kiernan and Fahey helped Liverpool to a fourth-place finish in the WSL last season Republic of Ireland internationals Niamh Fahey and Leanne Kiernan have signed new contracts at Liverpool. Fahey joined the Reds in 2018 and has captained the side since 2020. Kiernan arrived in 2021 and has scored 19 times in 47 appearances for Matt Beard's side. Both players were part of the Liverpool team that won the Women's Championship title in 2022 and then secured a fourth-place finish in the WSL last season. "I'm absolutely delighted to have another season in red. I really enjoy my time here with the club and after a brilliant last season I’m looking forward to pushing on, " Fahey told Liverpool's website. While the 36-year-old remains focused on prolonging her playing career, the club confirmed that Fahey will "explore opportunities to gain coaching experience alongside manager Matt Beard and his staff" during the season. "I'm preparing for a little bit of life after football, " Fahey continued. "The offer to do some coaching - Beardy spoke with me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to learn off everyone and get my ideas as well how things work off the pitch. " Kiernan suffered a serious ankle injury in the opening game of the 2022-23 WSL season. She returned for the end of the season, scoring against West Ham and Chelsea before netting a hat-trick on the final day against Leicester City. "It's amazing [to sign a new contract], I love the club, I love the fans, and I love the people, " Kiernan said. "Liverpool is home for me, I'm just really enjoying myself here. " Odegaard updates plus Nations League build-up as Kane set to win 100th cap for England Will 'genius' Newey turn Aston Martin into winners? England drop batter Lawrence for Pakistan tour From exposing fraud to finding true love Mathematician Hannah Fry follows the numbers on thrilling adventures of data and discovery One road, countless victims and a predator unpunished The powerful story of France's most notorious serial rapist and a justice system blind to his crimes Find out how the world's billionaires made their money From celebs and CEOs to sport stars and tech titans, are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? Hugh Grant plays a politician with a secret A scandalous political story based on true events O'Sullivan enjoying coaching role with Ulster women Magee can follow Bonis at Inver Park - Smith England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025 Former Liverpool defender Wisdom 'grateful' for Derry chance Will 'genius' Newey turn Aston Martin into winners? The rise of padel and why it's so popular 'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer F1 Q&A: Will the title go down to the wire? Wade has Premiership try record 'in sights' Europe warned to expect hostile Solheim Cup atmosphere Allen's hurdling and a 96-yard touchdown - NFL best plays. Video Allen's hurdling and a 96-yard touchdown - NFL best plays Will cloud hang over Sinner's US Open victory? 'They've hammered them! ' Sri Lanka thrash England in final Test Video'They've hammered them! ' Sri Lanka thrash England in final Test 'Don't make Coldplay comparison - England should aim for winning mentality' Cowboys, Bears & Dolphins win on dramatic first NFL Sunday Relaxed Murray surprised he does not miss playing GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics Sabalenka 'living best life' after solving US Open struggles The best pictures from the 2024 Paralympics © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.