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Barry Murphy
Goalkeeper : Barry first played for Shamrock Rovers at the Northern Ireland Foyle Cup in 2001. He played his final two years in schoolboy football with the Hoops after which he progressed into the Under 21 set up. He became the first choice 'keeper after he made his debut at home to Waterford in May 2005. 'Baz' has gone on to establish himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the eircom League. He made his 100th competitive appearance for the Hoops at home to Drogheda in October 2007.
Date of birth: 08.06.85
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Robert Duggan
Goalkeeper : Started his career at Stoke City. He was in the Stoke squad on numerous occasions but he joined Stafford Rangers on loan in February 2007, in order to gain first team experience. However, he was released by Stoke City in May 2007. Duggan rejoined Stafford Rangers, this time on a permanent basis, prior to the start of the 2007-08 season. Signed for Rovers in July 2008.
Date of birth: 01.04.87
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Karl Coleman
Goalkeeper : First team panellist in 2007. Karl impressed with the Under 21s last year despite stiff competition in goal from John McGuinness and John Perkins. Previously with UCD, Karl made his first team debut in the pre-season friendly against Kildare County on February 8th this year and saved a penalty in the 3-2 win
Date of birth: 19.11.88
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Ger O'Brien
Defender : It took Ger a little while to get going with the Hoops following his arrival at the club in early 2006 as injury disrupted his first couple of weeks with the Hoops. However, he soon settled into what was practically an entire new team as Rovers faced up to life in the First Division. Ger was one of the heroes who brought the league title to Rovers that year. He has been an outstanding performer for the Hoops at right full and was rewarded with the SRFC Player of the Year for 2007 in recognition for his consistency.
Date of birth: 02.07.84
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Aidan Price
Player Sponsor : Tallaght Hoops
Defender : Having played under Pat Scully at Kilkenny City during 2005, it was no surprise when Aidan followed his former boss to Shamrock Rovers after Scully succeeded Roddy Collins as manager Aidan was outstanding at the centre of defence throughout the title-winning season of 2006 and was voted as the SRFC Player of the Year by the fans. Unfortunately, a metatarsal foot injury picked up in the league game at home to Bray on June 1st last year ruled him out of action for the rest of the season.
Date of birth: 08.12.81
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Danny O'Connor
Player Sponsor : Sunlight Windows.
Defender/midfielder : Another experienced player brought to Shamrock Rovers by Pat Scully for the return of the Hoops to the Premier Division in 2007. Dan's versatility as a defender and midfielder proved to be a blessing for Rovers last year, especially at a time when injuries saw the squad had to be boosted by an influx of young players. He scored one league goal during the campaign - in the 2-0 win against Bohs on their own turf at Dalymount and that probably earned him a few brownie points with the Hoops faithful!
Date of birth: 28.09.80
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Darragh Maguire (Vice Captain)
Player Sponsor : Jim McLaughlin SC
Defender : Darragh is one of those players that you feel has been around for more years than he actually has been. Certainly, he was always a thorn in the side of Rovers whenever the Hoops played against his previous club St. Patrick's Athletic. Before he joined the Saints, Darragh had been playing for Glenmore Dundrum but he also had a spell in the Irish League with Newry Town. Strong in the air, as well as being good for a goal or two during the season, his acquisition has certainly strengthened the Hoops defence this year.
Date of birth: 06.02.76
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Darren Stapleton
Player Sponsor : McCarthy & Dawson Painting & Decorating Ltd.
Defender : A former Cherry Orchard schoolboy player who had a three-year spell in England at Reading He returned home in late 2006 and signed for Kildare County at the start of the 2007 season. He was almost an ever-present with the Thoroughbreds last year and playing as a left full he impressed Pat Scully in the many games that the Hoops manager attended at Station Road during the season. A Republic of Ireland Youth and Under 21 international, Darren was Kildare County's Player of the Year for the 2007 season.
Date of birth: 19.03.87
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Simon Madden
Player Sponsor : Tony Donnelly.
Former Cherry Orchard starlet who joined Leeds United as a trainee in 2004. Simon, made his debut for the Hoops against St. Patrick's Athletic in July. A Tallaght lad, he has played as full back and wide midfield on both right and left for the Hoops.
Date of birth: 12.03.88
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Corie Treacy
Former St. Joseph's Boys and Cherry Orchard schoolboy player who returned to Ireland after 18 months at Notts Forest. A Republic of Ireland international at Under 17 and Under 18 level, Corie played centre half during his schoolboy days but in more recent times has played at right full or right midfield. He signed for Shamrock Rovers this year and made his debut for the first team when he came on as a substitute in the pre-season friendly against Kildare County.
Date of birth: 11.1.89
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Pat Flynn
Defender : Pat spent two seasons with Waterford United before joining Shamrock Rovers in late 2007. A former Schoolboy international he had a spell in England where he spent time at Wolves, Torquay Utd., and Kidderminster Harriers before coming home two years ago A left full, Pat has impressed the Hoops fans with his performances to date.
Date of birth: 13.01.85
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Eric McGill
Midfielder : Like many youngsters, Eric realised his dream when he became part of the Hoops first team squad last year. He joined Rovers' Schoolboys in 2003 and impressed at the Northern Ireland Milk Cup the following year. Eric made steady progress up the ranks and made his first team debut in the televised league game away to Galway in June last year.
Date of birth: 16.10.87
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John Martin
Midfielder : Brother of Robbie Martin, John was following in the footsteps of his father Paul when he signed for Rovers during the transfer window in July 2007. Former UCD player, he came to the Hoops from Longford Town and immediately made his debut in the re-fixed league game at home to Waterford on 10th July. In total, he made nine appearances for Rovers up to the end of the season.
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Robbie Creevy
Player Sponsor : Parkhead Communications
Midfielder : Former Cherry Orchard schoolboy player who joined Rovers mid way through the 2007 season. It didn't take Robbie long to settle into the Under 21s and his performances in the middle of the park impressed Pat Scully enough to earn himself a call up to the first team. He made his first team debut at home to Sligo Rovers in late October Expect to hear lots more about this fine young player during 2008.
Date of birth: 24.08.89
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Stephen Rice (Captain)
Midfielder : 'Ricer' signed for Rovers just as the 2007 season ended. A native of Crumlin, he played all of his schoolboy football with local side Lourdes Celtic before joining Coventry City at 16 years of age. Stephen returned to Dublin after two years at Coventry when the then Bohemians manager Stephen Kenny snapped him up. He was to spend five seasons at Dalymount but amazingly he was released by Sean Connor. Pat Scully, recognising the job that Stephen could do for Rovers in the middle of the park immediately swooped for his services. Stephen is a Republic of Ireland Under 23 international
Date of birth: 06.10.84
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Sean O'Connor
Player Sponsor : Crescent Electrical
Midfielder : Signed from St. Patrick's Athletic for the 2008 season. Sean spent two and a half seasons at Richmond Park after he joined the Saints from Crumlin United in July 2005. A highly rated junior amateur player, he played for Ireland in the UEFA Regions Cup in Poland in 2005 and was snapped up by St. Pat's shortly after the tournament had ended. A winger, Sean made his Hoops debut in the 2-0 defeat of Longford Town in the pre-season game at Flancare Park.
Date of birth: 21.10.83
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Joseph Ndo
Player Sponsor : Glenmalure No.1 Supporters Club
Hails from a place in the Cameroon by the name of Yaound'e9. Before coming to Shelbourne in 2004 Joseph had previously played for Strasburg and Neuchetel Xamax. He swiftly established himself as one of the outstanding performers in the League of Ireland and won the PFAI Premier Division Player of the Year in 2006. Joined Rovers in July 2008 from St. Pat's.
Date of birth: 25.04.76
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Tadhg Purcell
Forward : A player who has gone from strength to strength since joining Rovers for the 2006 season. Tadhg was the Hoops leading goalscorer during the push for the First Division title in 2006 and he proved more than up to the task when he made the step up to the Premier Division last year. His efforts didn't go unnoticed outside of the club either and he was a winner of the Irish Independent Sports Star of the week during the season. Although he joined Rovers from Kilkenny City, Tadhg had previously enjoyed a spell with the Hoops at Under 21 level.
Date of birth: 02.09.85
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Padraig Amond
Player Sponsor : JC Building & Maintenance
Forward : Although he is only twenty years of age this year, Padraig's association with Shamrock Rovers goes back much further as he first joined the club when he was just eleven years of age. Padraig always had the look of a winner about him and he won league and cup honours with the young Hoops before progressing quickly to the Under 21s. He had a loan spell at Kildare County during the first half of the 2007 season but was recalled to take his place on the first team. Unfortunately, a knee injury curtailed his progress as the season came to an end and an operation was necessary Padraig is from Carlow and was the County's Soccer Star of the Year for 2006 and 2007.
Date of birth: 15.04.88
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Eoin Doyle
Player Sponsor : Tallaght Hoops
Forward : 'Doyler' is another young player who joined the Hoops during 2007 and made an instant impact with the Under 21s. His strength, intelligent play and keen eye for goal belie his young age and it really is amazing that Eoin wasn't snapped up by another club before he was convinced to throw his lot in with the Hoops. Former Shelbourne and Crumlin United player, Eoin made his first team debut for Rovers in unusual circumstances at the Waterford RSC in August last year and became a regular squad member after that.
Date of birth: 12.03.88
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Mark Leech
'Leechy' followed in the footsteps of his father Mick when he joined Shamrock Rovers in July. Previously with Galway United, he has also played for UCD, Drogheda, Bohs and Shelbourne. Made his debut in the League for the Students when he just seventeen years of age. Scored the winning goal for Drogheda against Cork in the Setanta Cup Final in 2006.
Date of birth: 09.12.85
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Backroom Team
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Manager : Micheal o'Neill
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Assistant Manager : Trevor Crolly
Player Sponsor : Jack Wilson
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Kit Manager : Gerry Byrne
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Physio : Ami Waters
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