Ryan Thompson

Goalkeeper

Squad number 1

Ryan came to Ireland in the autumn of 2010 after four years playing at the University of Tampa in the United States. A native of Jamaica, Ryan has amassed 30 international caps playing for his national team at senior, Under 23 and Under 20 level. Throughout his time at Tampa, Ryan was captain of the team and was the All American Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year two times each. Ryan put pen to paper for the Hoops early this year and made his debut when he appeared in the starting eleven for the pre-season friendly against Monaghan United at Tallaght Stadium.

Date of birth: 07.01.85. Height: 185cms. Weight: 91.8kg

Richard Brush

Goalkeeper

Squad number 16

Former Sligo Rovers custodian who was signed by Michael O’Neill in advance of Alan Mannus’s imminent departure to St. Johnstone. Birmingham-born Richard began his football career as an apprentice at Coventry City. He joined Sligo Rovers in 2006 and very quickly established himself at the Showgrounds. A quality replacement for Mannus.

Date of birth: 26.11.84. Height: 185.5cms Weight:

Craig Hyland

Goalkeeper

Squad number 25

Signed for Shamrock Rovers in the summer from Leinster league side Newbridge Town. Craig also previously played for Bray Wanderers and Crumlin United. He represented the Irish Colleges team in a game against Scotland in Edinburgh in 2010.

Date of birth: 08.09.1990 Height: 188cm Weight: 81kg

Pat Sullivan

Defender

Squad number 2

Signed for the Hoops during the transfer window of July 2009 and, as it turned out, proved to be a pretty shrewd move considering what since became of his then club Cork City. Dublin born Paddy is a sturdy defensive player who also revels in midfield. His previous clubs are Shamrock Rovers (Schoolboys), UCD, Drogheda United, Longford and Cork City. Missed almost all of 2010 through injury.

Date of birth: 30.10.82. Height: 177cms. Weight: 67.7kg

Michael Doyle

Defender

Jobstown lad Michael has been with Shamrock Rovers since the age of 13. He played most of his Schoolboy football as a central midfielder with the odd stint up front. After he moved to the A/U20’s last year he successfully made the switch to right full. Mick has also been involved with the first team - no mean feat given the strength of Michael O’Neill’s squad.

Date of birth: 29.08.91 Height: 178cms Weight: 63.6kg

Enda Stevens

Defender

Squad number 3

The name Enda Stevens came to prominence during the 2009 season. The young Drimnagh man was signed for St. Patrick’s Athletic in 2009 by the then manager Jeff Kenna and proved to be an instant success. The former UCD player slotted in as left full in the Saints’ first team and held that spot for most of the season. After just one season at Richmond Park he made the move to rivals Shamrock Rovers. Despite intense pressure from Danny Murphy he succeeded in making the left full spot his own.

Date of birth: 09.07.90. Height: 183cms. Weight: 78.2kg

Jim Paterson

Left Full

Squad number 26

One of Michael O'Neill's new signings just after the Hoops qualified for the group stages of the Europa League. Scottish-born Jim brings plenty of experience with him having had prolonged spells at Dundee United, whom he joined in 1996, and Plymouth Argyle. He also had a loan spell at Aberdeen. Jim is both a left full and a winger.

Date of birth: 25.09.79 Height: 181cms Weight: 79.5kg

Craig Sives

Defender

Squad number 4

The 2009 season proved to be a huge personal success for Edinburgh-born Craig. He began his senior career at Hearts in 2002 and had spells also at Partick Thistle, Dundee, Queen of the South and Tynecastle FC before linking up with the Hoops during 2009. He made 22 competitive appearances during the season and impressed so much as a centre half that he won the SRFC Young Player of the Year Award for 2009. Paddy Sullivan’s prolonged absence last year saw Craig slot in at right full, a role he performed rather impressively. Date of birth: 09.04.86. Height: 189cms. Weight: 87.7kg

Date of birth: 09.04.86. Height: 189 cms. Weight: 85.9 kgs.

Dan Murray

Defender

Squad number 5

Cork’s loss was certainly Dublin’s gain as former City centre half Dan threw his lot in with the Hoops at the beginning of the 2010 season. He signed just as the squad was getting ready for the new season. English-born Dan played his youth football for his native Cambridge, and was also on the books of Peterborough United but it was at Cork City, whom he joined in 2002, where he was to establish himself as one of the outstanding central defenders in the League. Dan proved to be a huge addition to the Hoops’ back four last year and played no small part in the winning of the league title.

Date of birth: 16.05.82. Height 192cms. Weight: 87.7kg

Ken Oman

Defender

Squad number 17

A strong and reliable centre half, Ken joined Shamrock Rovers this year from arch rivals Bohemians. He played his schoolboy football for his local club Rivermount FC on Dublin’s north side and joined Bohs in 2001. Following a five year spell at Dalymount Ken quit Bohs to link up with former Gypsies boss Stephen Kenny at Derry City. He then returned to Bohs for a further two years but committed his services to the Hoops for the 2011 season.

Date of birth: 29.07.1982. Height: 191cms. Weight: 89.4kg

Pat Flynn

Defender

Squad number 13

Right full, left full, centre half, midfielder - what more could you ask of a guy? And no matter what position he occupies on the pitch you can be sure that Pat Flynn will put in a 110% effort. ‘Pajo’ joined the Hoops in 2008 after a two-year spell at Waterford United. Dublin-born Pat also had a spell in England at Wolves, Torquay and Kidderminster

Date of birth: 13.01.85. Height: 188cm. Weight: 78kg

Sean Gannon

Defender/Midfielder

Squad number 23

Sean is yet another of the youth footballers signed last year by Andy Myler. His previous club was St. Kevin’s Boys. He impressed as a defender during the run in to the Under 20 title last year and has equally impressed playing in the centre of the park this year.

Date of birth: 11.07.91 Height: 183cm Weight: 66.8kg

Conor McCormack

Defender

Squad number 22

A young man from Dundalk who impressed in pre-season with the Hoops as left full and was offered a contract a week before the league campaign began. Conor joined Manchester United when he turned 16 years of age and after a two-year apprenticeship at Old Trafford he moved to Italy and joined Serie B side Triestina Calcio where he remained for two and a half years. He captained the Republic of Ireland Youths team and has caps from Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 levels. He was the recipient of the Republic of Ireland Under 17 Player of the Year award for 2008.

Date of birth: 18.05.1990. Height: 170cms. Weight: 66.7kg

Stephen Rice

Midfielder

Squad number 6

Never one to shirk away from a challenge, the influential Rice joined Shamrock Rovers at the end of the 2007 season having decided that he wanted away from Bohs. ‘Ricer’ immediately made an impact at the Hoops stamping his authority in the middle of the park. A natural leader, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at U23 level, has captained the Hoops and late was chosen as Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland in late 2009. His versatility knows no limits as he proved again last year when he stood in as a make shift right full when the necessity arose. Rovers’ Player of the Year for 2010.

Date of birth: 06.10.84. Height: 179cms. Weight: 81.6kg

Gary McCabe

Midfielder

Squad number 7

One of the brightest young stars currently playing in the Airtricity League, Gary joined Shamrock Rovers this year from Sligo Rovers and was one of the players who scored for the Westerners in a dramatic penalty shoot out in the FAI Cup final last November and in the process denied the Hoops the opportunity of clinching the double. Gary, from Kilnamanagh in Tallaght, can play comfortably on either the right or left wing and has an eye for goal. He scored on his competitive debut for the Hoops in the 3-1 win against Dundalk in the opening game of the 2011 league campaign.

Date of birth: 01.08.88. Height: 170cms. Weight: 70kg

Stephen O’Donnell

Midfielder

Squad number 8

A player who always impressed in the games in which he played against the Hoops so it’s not that surprising that he became one of Michael O’Neill’s targets for 2011. Having served his time as an apprentice at Arsenal, Stephen moved north of the border to Scotland where he played for Falkirk for two years before returning to Ireland and signing terms for Bohemians. He has also played for Cork City and Galway United. Stephen, a native of Galway, is a central midfielder.

Date of birth: 15.01.86. Height: 177cms. Weight: 77.2kg

Paddy Kavanagh

Midfielder

Squad number 15

Joined the Hoops from Bray Wanderers during the July transfer window in 2009. Basically a wide midfield player, Paddy also once played for UCD for whom he made his League of Ireland debut in mid 2006 having come to notice as an outstanding star at Wayside Celtic. He made his debut for the Hoops against Cork City in a league game and then a week later scored a fantastic goal in the FAI Cup game against his old club UCD at Tallaght.

Date of birth: 29.12.85. Height: 174cms. Weight: 64.8kg

Billy Dennehy

Midfielder

Squad number 20

Another of the ex-Cork City players to join the Hoops in 2010. Billy, born in Tralee, Co. Kerry, played his youth football with his native Tralee Dynamos and Kingdom Boys and had spells in senior football at Sunderland, Accrington Stanley and Derry City. Billy had a super season at Tallaght, immediately becoming a crowd favourite and won the club’s Young Player of the Year for 2010. Scored six goals during the league campaign.

Date of birth: 17.02.87. Height: 184cms. Weight: 74.3kg

Chris Turner

Midfielder

Squad number 18

Chris hails from near Coleraine in County Derry and represented Northern Ireland at Under 21 level. He began his League of Ireland career with Sligo Rovers in 2006 and then went on to Bohs and later to Dundalk. In his earlier years he was on the books of Derby County and in more recent times he had a brief spell in Scotland with Partick Thistle. A central midfield player who regularly gets his name on the score sheet, he scored the winner against St. Pat’s to put the Hoops into the FAI Cup Final last year. Having signed for Rovers last year he settled in to the squad very quickly and showed just why his previous club Sligo didn’t want to lose his services.

Date of birth: 03.01.87. Height: 180cms. Weight: 79.5kg

Ronan Finn

Midfielder

Squad number 21

A very stylish and clever central midfield player whose arrival at Tallaght in February 2011 came as an unexpected boost to Michael O’Neill’s squad. The shock and sudden demise of Sporting Fingal FC meant that Ronan was left without a club just as the 2011 season was about to begin but he was offered terms by the Hoops without delay and didn’t hesitate in signing up. From Artane, he began his Schoolboy football with local side Artane Beaumont at 7 years of age. He joined UCD on a scholarship and graduated with a degree in Sports Management. He made his Hoops’ debut in a friendly against Waterford one week before the season began.

Date of birth: 21.12.87. Height: 184cms . Weight: 74.5kg

Rohan Ricketts

Midfielder

Squad number 27

London-born Rohan began his career with Arsenal Youths back in 2000/01 and while at Highbury in those early years won F.A. Youth Cup honours in three successive seasons. He then moved to North London rivals Spurs and during his time with them had loan spells at Coventry City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He signed for Wolves in 2005 and has since played for a number of other clubs, the most recent being SV Wilhelmshaven in Germany. Rohan is very active in the game both on and off the pitch and has his own website.

Date of birth: 22.12.82 Height: 178cms. Weight: 77kg

Gary Twigg

Forward

Squad number 9

Gary took the League of Ireland by storm in 2009 - his first season at Shamrock Rovers. He immediately became a fans’ favourite at Tallaght and finished the season as top goalscorer with 24 league goals. He again led the goalscorers’ table in 2010 with 20 goals. In 2009 he was the winner of the SRFC Player of the Year and also the PFAI Premier Division POTY and last year was selected as the Airtricity Player of the Year. Glasgow-born Gary previously played for Brechin City in the Scottish League under the guidance of current Hoops manager Michael O’Neill.

Date of birth: 19.03.84. Height: 181cms. Weight: 78.5kg

Gary O’Neill

Forward

Squad number

A player that Hoops fans loved to hate when he played against the club but now they love him for just being at the club! Gary was a product of the well-known North Dublin junior club Tolka Rovers; he made his League of Ireland debut for Bohemians in August 2000 against Shamrock Rovers. After Bohs he had a brief spell at Waterford before taking a break from the game but soon afterwards he returned to Ireland from the USA and joined Dublin City FC and quickly re-established himself as a top striker in the League. He has also played at Shelbourne, St. Pat’s and Sporting Fingal.

Date of birth: 30.01.82. Height: 174cms. Weight: 83.4kg

Karl Sheppard

Forward

Squad number 10

Came to prominence with Galway United last year in his first year playing in the League of Ireland. He played his Schoolboy football at his local club Portmarnock up to Under 13 before joining Shelbourne. At 16 years of age he made a move from Shels to Everton in England. After three years at Goodison Park Karl returned to Ireland and joined Galway United. He was signed by Shamrock Rovers this year as part of Michael O’Neill’s plan to strengthen the strike force which was depleted with the loss of Dessie Baker (retired). Karl has Republic of Ireland caps at Under 15, U16, U17 and U19 levels.

Date of birth: 14.02.91. Height: 181cms. Weight: 80kg

Ciarán Kilduff

Forward

Squad number 11

A rather tall striker who is equally deft in the air and on the ground. Ciarán is in his second spell at Shamrock Rovers having originally played for the Hoops’ Schoolboys. He made the breakthrough to the first team at Rovers but left the club in 2009 to join UCD on a schloarship for two years. As a Schoolboy player Ciarán had a reputation for being a prolific goalscorer and was always destined to go on to bigger and better things.

Date of birth: 29.09.88. Height: 193cms. Weight: 81.6kg

Dean Kelly

Forward

Squad number 14

Another new striker signed by Michael O’Neill for the 2011 season. Dean played Schoolboy football at Tolka Rovers but it was at Crumlin United’s Leinster Senior League team that he came to prominence as a prolific striker. His form didn’t go unnoticed and he was signed by English League One side Oldham Athletic. He came back to Dublin at the beginning of this year and impressed sufficiently in pre-season to earn himself a contract with the Hoops.

Date of birth: 05.05.85. Height: 179cms. Weight: 74.5kg

Karl Moore

Winger

Squad number 24

Karl joined the Hoops in early August after he was released by his previous club Galway United as part of a major cost-cutting exercise. A wide midfielder, he can perform on either side of the park, he played his Schoolboy football at St. Kevin's Boys and then joined Manchester City at 16 years of age. He also had a loan spell with Millwall. After he returned home to Dublin he joined UCD and from there it was on to Galway.

Date of birth: 19.11.88. Height: 170cms. Weight: 68kg

Michael O’Neill

Manager

Michael was appointed as manager of Shamrock Rovers in late 2008 as successor to Pat Scully. He had previously held the position as manager of Scottish League side Brechin City from where he sought an early release from his contract to join the Hoops. Michael is serving the last year of the initial three year contract given to him in 2009. Michael began his own football career in 1984 with Irish League side Coleraine from where he was later transferred to Newcastle United. He also played for Dundee United, Hibernian and Wigan amongst other clubs. He returned home in 2004 to join Belfast club Glentoran but had a very brief spell back in Scotland at Ayr United before finally ‘hanging’ up his boots. He was appointed as manager of Brechin City in 2006. During his career, Michael earned 33 caps at senior level for his native Northern Ireland.

Jim Magilton

Assistant Manager/Coach

42-year-old Magilton is currently performing the role of assistant manager/coach at Shamrock Rovers on a temporary basis until a successor to Trevor Croly is appointed. Magilton, a native of Belfast, brings with him a wealth of experience from both the club and international scenes. He began his own career as a footballer with Liverpool in 1988 but it was at Oxford United where he made his big breakthrough. He had a distinguished career in England having also played for Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town. His first taste of managerial experience came in 2006 when he was appointed as boss of Ipswich. Magilton earned an impressive fifty-two caps during his international career with Northern Ireland.

Fearghal Kerin

Physiotherapist

Fearghal joined Shamrock Rovers at the beginning of May 2011 having previously worked with Seapoint RFC. He qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist at UCD and then completed his Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine at Trinity College. Fearghal has also worked with Inter County GAA and All Ireland League rugby teams. He hails from County Offaly.

Padraic Phibbs

Club Sports Scientist

Padraic successfully completed his degree in Sports Science at Dublin City University and then went on to do his Master’s in Sports Science at John Moore University in Liverpool. He joined Shamrock Rovers in February 2011 having previously worked with some Premiership and Football League clubs in England.

Tim Dalton

Goalkeeper Coach

Tim is no stranger to the League of Ireland having played for both Cork City and Derry City in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He was the first choice goalkeeper in the Derry team that won an historic treble of league, FAI Cup and League Cup honours in 1988/89. Tim, a native of Waterford, has built up a vast amount of experience from his time as a player in both England and Ireland and since he took up coaching on his retirement from playing.

Lisa Dunne

Lisa is a Neuromuscular and Sports Massage Therapist with Shamrock Rovers since June 2009. Lisa qualified in 2006 with a National Qualification in Neuromuscular and Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Sports Massage. She also has a National Qualification in Taping and Strapping and a Diploma in holistic massage.

Gerry Byrne

Kit Man

Gerry has held this role for three years now, having become involved during Pat Scully’s time as manager of the Hoops. He has a lifetime of following the Hoops behind him and comes from a family with a strong Rovers’ tradition in their blood.