Posted on 2021-01-312021-02-01

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Joe McBride as our new U19 Women’s National League Manager. 

Heavily linked with the club, McBride comes in as our first ever U19 WNL Manager having previously coached with our boy’s teams from 2008 until 2015.

He was then Small Sided Director in 2015 and 2016 before coaching at the Girl’s Academy between 2017 and 2019. 

A Shels supporter for 25 years, Joe’s family counts several Season Ticket holders between them with his son and daughter also playing for the Reds teams. 

Joe said he is “delighted to be back in Shels and is looking forward to working with the squad, WNL Manager Noel King and U17 WNL Manager Stephen Caswell.” 

As a club we’re excited to announce more coaches within our set up and fan base after appointing Stephen as U17 WNL manager following his time with our U15 girls sides. 

This further cements our development of the girls side of the Academy alongside the boys side.

Posted on 2021-01-122021-01-12

Eoin Deane on TY Work Experience

English footballer Mark Rutherford began his career in England with his hometown team of Birmingham City in 1988.

Rutherford made five appearances for The Blues in a three-year stint before moving to The Auld Reds in 1991.

Rutherford stayed with Shels for two years notching up an impressive 88 Appearances and 10 goals from midfield as he also helped the Reds to the 1991 League title, their first in 30 years.

Rutherford then joined Shrewsbury Town in 1993 where he made 14 appearances for Shrewsbury in a league winning campaign in the English 3rd tier, before returning to Tolka Park. 

Mark then spent four years in Tolka lasting from 1994-98 where he made 106 appearances for the Reds in his four-year return, scoring five goals and winning two FAI Cups for in 96 and 97 with him being involved in one of the most iconic goals to the Shels faithful as he contributed to Stephen Geoghegan’s goal against Pats in the 96 cup final replay.

Rutherford then joined Newry in the Irish league where he spent two years before joining Shels’ Dublin rivals Bohemian FC.

He spent two years with Bohs making 77 appearances winning two league titles with the Gypsies.

He then moved sides while remaining north of the river Liffey By joining Shamrock Rovers for the 04-05 season making 62 appearances for Rovers before completing his Dublin journey and joining Pats in 2006.

As he neared the end of his high level football career he joined Longford for one season in 2007 before returning to a now much more unstable Shels in the First Divison before retiring at the end of 2008.

Rutherford is now heavily involved in Lucan United’s set up in their youth squads and plays for the senior team.

Posted on 2021-01-082021-01-08

Shelbourne Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of forward Yoyo Mahdy after his time at University College Dublin.

Mahdy joins the Reds with 36 goals during his time at UCD including five braces and a hat-trick in last season’s First Division.

The 22-year-old spent the previous four seasons with the Students where he made 96 appearances for the club.

During last season’s 2020 campaign he scored 16 goals in 18 games.

His goalscoring exploits earned him a place in the PFAI First Division Team of the Year and also a nomination for the PFAI First Division Player of the Year Award.

Manager Ian Morris is thrilled to have Yoyo on board for next season.

“Yoyo gives us fantastic options at the top end of the pitch. He can play up top, wide or behind the front man,” he said.

“He’s exciting, can beat a player and scores goals. He is a player in demand, and I’m delighted he is a Shelbourne player,” he added.

Mahdy told shelbournefc.ie he was excited to join the Reds who he believes have one of the most passionate fan bases in the country.

“I’m buzzing to join. I was talking to Ian a few times and it’s great to get it done and am excited for the season ahead,” he said.

“Last season the division was really competitive and this year it will be tough,” he added.

The commerce student said he is “looking to bring goals” and is someone who “enjoys link up play, off the shoulder and getting involved going forward.”

“I remember when Shels came to the UCD Bowl in 2018 and there was about 600 of them and there was a great noise from them.

“Tolka is one of my favourite places to play and it has been packed so am looking forward to that now,” he added.

Posted on 2021-01-052021-01-05

Shelbourne FC is delighted to confirm the signing of Jessie Stapleton for our Women’s National League side in 2021. 

Stapleton arrives at Tolka Park having already captained the Republic of Ireland at U15, U16 and U17 levels. 

The defender also won U15 International Player of the Year in her short but already experienced career.

Most recently, Stapleton captained Shamrock Rovers to the U17 WNL Cup Final against Cork City WFC. 

The Dubliner has played for Cherry Orchard and Peamount United in her early career ahead of this season’s move to Tolka Park. 

During her eight years at Cherry Orchard, Stapleton was the first ever girl to play in the Dublin District Schoolboy’s League.

New Shels boss Noel King said he was delighted to bring Jessica into the Reds set up for this season. 

“’Jessica is a girl with exceptional potential and has already been recognised by Ireland at different International age groups. 

“I have watched her playing many times and while she is still very young, playing and training with some top players in a good environment at Shelbourne will help develop her talent and take another step in her journey to fulfilling her ambitions. 

Getting Jessica into the club is an exciting signing and I can’t wait to see her in action in Tolka Park”

Stapleton said she was delighted to have made the switch to Tolka Park and is “looking to win titles.”

“I’m buzzing to join. The move is something I’ve always wanted to do since I was younger so am very excited to get going,” she said. 

“Noel has loads of coaching experience and this team has such a track record of getting girls onto the Republic of Ireland senior team so I would love to follow in their footsteps,” she added.