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7-A-Side Results Weekending 7th February

U9E Saturday Leicester Celtic 0-4 Shamrock Rovers

U10C Saturday Lourdes Celtic 0-6 Shamrock Rovers

U7C Sunday St Josephs Boys 4-3 Shamrock Rovers

11-A-Side Results Weekending 7th February

U13A Home Farm 3-0 Shamrock Rovers

U17Major1 Confey 4-3 Shamrock Rovers

U18 Fai Youth Cup 4th Rd Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Crumlin Utd AET

Congratulations to Paul Boyle's U18 side who had a hard fought extra time win over Crumlin United in the Fai Youth Cup 4th round in Carolan Park on Sunday morning. Well done to Paul and his squad and best of luck in the next round.

2010 Goalkeeping Coaching Sessions

Venue: Carolan Park, Kiltipper

Any Queries contact Dave Foran: 0861677137

U7s to U11s 5:00pm

U12s to U18s 7:00pm

All on the below days

February: Monday 1st Feb, Tuesday 9th Feb, Tuesday 16th Feb, Tuesday 23rd Feb

March: Wednesday 3rd March, Monday 8th March, Thursday 18th March, Tuesday 23rd ,Tuesday 30th March

April: Wednesday 7th April, Monday 12th April, Tuesday 20th April, Tuesday 27th April

May: Tuesday 4th May, Wednesday 12th May, Monday 17th May, Tuesday 25th May

June: Tuesday 1st June, Tuesday 8th June, Wednesday 16th June, Monday 21st June, Tuesday 29th June 

New Head Youth Coach

Shamrock Rovers F.C. are delighted to announce the appointment of new head youth coach, Paul Boyle. Formerly Shamrock Rovers U20 coach, Paul is recognised as one of the best coaches in the country.

Speaking to www.shamrockrovers.ie about the appointment Shamrock Rovers youth development manager Stephen Fennell reckons "Paul is an excellent appointment and he impressed Michael O'Neill with his vision for the future. He is experienced in the game with a fantastic track record in development of young players. He comes with a UEFA A license accreditation and he will be a huge asset to the club over the next few years".

Academy and Coaching Updates

Speaking to www.shamrockrovers.ie, youth development manager Stephen Fennell is delighted with the coaching progress of our new academy. "We have focused on technique and ball mastery in addition to basic skills in our 25 week technical programme. Catering for 270 players in 3 1/2 hours is a logistical challenge for all our coaches but overall we are very pleased with the progress and technical development of our players. Alan Kelly who is a holder of a UEFA A license is a tremendous asset to us and has been doing fantastic work with our younger players in particular. Since the commencement in October we have also brought in Justin Gleeson and Kenny O'Toole who both have their UEFA B coaching licenses".

"It is important that we not only have pathways for our players but also for our coaches and in Ian Brady (u13) and Mick Fitzsimons (u14) in particular they have progressed very well in the Academy. From the feedback of our teams, the academy has been a big success but we will strive to improve further the development of our players in the second half of our 25 week programme".

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to thank Sean Kelly for his sterling work not only as 7-a-side coordinator but also in his help in administration of the academy. For u7 to u10 queries: contact Sean at 087-6966094.

Shamrock Rovers FC goalkeeping coach Dave Foran holds weekly goalkeeping sessions for all goalkeepers and has been pleased with the progress to date. For details on the next session: contact Dave at 086-1677137

Note

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to thank FAI South Dublin Regional Development Officer, Jim Crawford for all his help and technical assistance and we look forward to his continued assistance in 2010.

Fergie Kane

Shamrock Rovers FC would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the work that Fergie Kane has done over the past number of years. Fergie has stepped down as manager of our u12s and we wish him all the best for the future.

Academy Night

Tuesday night is academy night in St Marks Community School, Springfield commencing from 6pm for all age groups until 10pm

Cubs

Wednesday night is cubs in Kilinarden Leisure Centre commencing from 5pm to 6pm

Congratulations to the U9B1 side

Congratulations to the U9B1 side who have completed all their games before the Christmas period unbeaten. The lads won every game scoring 76 goals and only conceding 3 times. Well done to manager Stephen Sheldon and all the lads, keep up the good work.

New Goalkeeper Coach

Shamrock Rovers Schoolboys are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Foran as our new Goalkeeper Coach. Dave, who is a former 'keeper in the League of Ireland, has already taken up his post. "I believe Dave is an excellent appointment, he is very experienced and no doubt he will bring goalkeeping standards in the club up to a new level", said Stephen Fennell, Youth Development Manager.

Meet new youth development manager Stephen Fennell

“Schoolboy Scene” is Shamrock Rovers Schoolboys new on-line featuring the schoolboy scene. In its first feature, Schoolboy Scene caught up with Shamrock Rovers FC new youth development manager Stephen Fennell (SF) and asked him a few questions about his role and his thoughts on the future of the schoolboy section.

Click here to see the full interview with Stephen.

New Appointment

SRFC Schoolboys are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Fennell as our new Youth Development Manager. Stephen's principal role is to implement the Technical Development Plan and he has already set out this task with great enthusiasm. Thanks to all the managers and coaches who came out to meet Stephen in Killinarden. We look forward to this exciting new development as we continue our push to overhaul our club and push ahead to challenge at the highest possible level within the game.