2010 Squad Details |
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Shamrock Rovers F.C. official 2010 first team squad. Information hosted here is available to use but please credit www.shamrockrovers.ie as source.
Alan Mannus Goalkeeper Squad number 1 Canadian-born keeper who joined Shamrock Rovers in mid 2009. Previously Alan played most of his senior football at Linfield in the Irish League, making 266 appearances for the ‘Blues’ during that time. Both of Alan’s parents are Northern Irish born, through that he qualified to play for the North at senior international level and has four caps to his credit. He made his debut for the Hoops in the 2-2 draw at home to Dundalk last August. Alan is now the number one ‘keeper at the club Date of birth: 19.05.82
Robert Duggan Goalkeeper Squad number 16 Currently in his third season with Shamrock Rovers. Robert, a son of former Wolves player Rowland Duggan, came to the Hoops in late 2008 after a spell with Stafford Rangers . His first team appearances have been limited to sixteen to date Date of birth: 01.04.87
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 shrew move considering what since became of his then club Cork City. 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 Date of birth: 30.10.82
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 Date of birth: 09.07.90
Aidan Price Defender Squad number 5 Centre half Aidan joined the Hoops from Kilkenny City in 2006 and captained the team to the First Division title in what has been Rovers’ only season to date in the lower flight. With the departure of goalkeeper Barry Murphy to Bohs this season ‘Ado’ has become the longest serving Hoops player in the current squad. Up to the end of the 2009 season he had 109 competitive appearances to his credit and 2 goals Date of birth: 08.12.81
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 the season. With an ongoing injury having previously frustrated his progress his first season at Rovers has proven to be one of his best to date Date of birth: 09.04.86
Dan Murray Defender Squad number 24 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 Date of birth: 16.05.82
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
Danny Murphy Defender Squad number 19 One of a trio of last season’s Cork City squad to opt for the Hoops this year. Danny was born in England and spent much of his time playing there before signing for Cork in 2004. He previously played for Swindon and also for Margate. He was transferred from Cork to Motherwell in 2007 and had a loan spell also with Dunfermline Athletic before returning to Turner’s Cross for a second spell. Easily one of the best left-full backs in the League his presence in the Hoops squad has not just strengthened the challenge for honours this year but also adds considerable experience Date of birth: 04.12.82
Stephen Bradley Midfielder Squad number 7 A very talented performer who can play anywhere across the midfield. ‘Bradser’ joined Shamrock Rovers in 2009 from Falkirk in the Scottish League. Before that he was on the history-making Drogheda United team that won the Premier Division in 2007. He also has FAI Cup and Setanta Cup honours to his credit which he won during his time at United Park Date of birth: 19.10.84
Ollie Cahill Defender/midfielder Squad number 11 Tipperary-born player who first appeared in the League of Ireland in the colours of Cork City. That was back in 1996 so it can be safely said that Ollie is now a true veteran! He came to Dublin in 2002 and immediately established himself in the successful Shelbourne team of the time. Ollie, who has alternated between left full and left midfield over the years was on the league-winning team three times at Tolka Park and added yet another medal to his haul as part of the Drogheda team which won the Premier Division in 2007. Joined Shamrock Rovers last season Date of birth: 29.09.75
James Chambers Midfielder Squad number 8 Another of Michael O’Neill’s new signings for 2010. James began his League of Ireland career in 2004 with Shelbourne when he was just seventeen years of age. After two years he went out on loan to Monaghan United and in 2009 joined Drogheda United where he was an almost ever-present. A strong and influential central midfield player, he is undoubtedly a prized asset for the Hoops. Although born on St. Valentine’s Day, his opponents can expect little in the way of love from him! Date of birth: 14.02.87
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 a 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
Craig Walsh Midfielder Squad number 21 Former Cherry Orchard starlet who came to fame nationally as a contestant on the Sky One television programme ‘Football’s Next Star’, presented by Jamie Redknapp. Craig impressed so much throughout the seven episode show that he made it into the final three and was just barely pipped to the winning place. Joined Shamrock Rovers this year and made his debut in the pre-season friendly game away to Longford Town scoring one goal in the 4-0 win Date of birth:
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. He impressed in the pre-season games for the Tallaght club and looks set to have a rewarding career in the green and white hoops Date of birth: 17.02.87
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 last year was voted as Chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland Date of birth: 06.10.84
Sean O’Connor Midfielder Squad number 17 Former St. Patrick’s Athletic player who joined the Hoops in 2008. A wide left or right-sided player, Sean has pace and likes to get forward, just like the old fashioned style wingers! Up to the end of last season he made 69 competitive appearances and scored 5 goals Date of birth: 21.10.83
Gary Twigg Forward Squad number 9 Has only one year in the League of Ireland behind and yet needs no introduction. ‘Twiggy’ played in 34 of the Hoops 36 league games last season and his hugely-impressive 23 goal tally was the best anywhere in the League last year. His efforts were rewarded with the SRFC Player of the Year and also the PFAI Premier Division POTY. 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
Don Cowan Forward Squad number 22 Don joined the Hoops two years ago and although he spent most of the time since then playing in the reserves he did have plenty of involvement in the first team squad. A strong and well-built guy, he contributed handsomely to the Hoops’ ‘A’ Championship title win in 2009. Youth is on his side and no doubt he will be a huge success in the time ahead Date of birth: 16.11.89
Dessie Baker Forward Squad number 10 A veteran in the League of Ireland and now in his third season with the Hoops. The former Stella Maris youth footballer was one of the hottest prospects around at the time he was signed up by Manchester United in 1994. He came home in 2002 to join Shelbourne and was to enjoy a successful time at Tolka Park during which he picked up two league winners medals. He has four FAI Cup medals to his credit having won two with Shelbourne and a further two during his three-year spell at Longford Town. Up to the end of 2009 Dessie had made 52 competitive appearances for the Hoops and scored 15 goals Date of birth: 25.08.77
Graham Barrett Forward Squad number 14 Graham joined Shamrock Rovers last year after a prolonged career in England and Scotland. He started out with Arsenal twelve years ago and went on to also play for Coventry City before going north of the border to Falkirk and later St. Johnstone. A former Under 21 and senior Republic of Ireland international. He made his debut for the Hoops away to Galway United in late August and appeared in all of the remaining games bar one up to the end of the season Date of birth: 06.10.81
Management
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 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.
Trevor Croly Assistant Manager/Coach Trevor had a playing career in the League of Ireland that lasted for over sixteen years. He began at 18 years of age when he made his debut for Drogheda straight from Belvedere. He is probably best remembered for his time at St. Pat’s though but Hoops fans will also remember him from the time he spent in the green and white under Liam Buckley’s tenure. As his playing days began to come to an end Trevor moved into coaching and had spells in this role at Kildare County, Longford Town and St. Patrick’s Athletic before Michael O’Neill appointed him as his number two at Shamrock Rovers just before Christmas 2008.
Tim Dalton Goalkeeper Coach The newest member of Michael O’Neill’s backroom team. 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.
Albert Byrne Physio Albert comes from a well-known footballing family. His father Johnny played League of Ireland football and was manager of the reserves at Shamrock Rovers during the John Giles era. Albert’s brother Alan is the official team doctor of the Ireland team and Shamrock Rovers and is renowned for his work in the area of sports injuries. Albert joined Michael O’Neill’s backroom team from Drogheda United shortly after the former Northern Ireland international took charge at the Hoops but he is no stranger at the club having previously served a term in the role of physio.
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.
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