Brian Shelley
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Brian Shelley is an Irish
footballer currently playing Ballarat Red Devils
.
He began his career at Shamrock Rovers but moved to rivals Bohemians
in 2000. He made his first team debut for the club as substitute in the UEFA Cup
tie against 1. FC Kaiserslautern
in September 2000. After a short spell with Longford Town
, Roddy Collins
brought him along with team mate Trevor Molloy
to Carlisle United in time for the 2002/03 season.
He returned to Ireland during the 2005 season with Shamrock Rovers, making his debut on 18 March and went on to make 17 appearances in the league and two in the Cup.
Having helped Drogheda to the club's first ever League of Ireland
title in November 2007, he was named PFAI Player of the Year on 18 November 2007. However the following season wasn't as successful as Drogheda finished well off the pace in the League and the club went into meltdown due to financial problems.
Brian left Drogheda in January 2009 and returned to Dalymount Park
for a 2nd spell with Bohemians
. He has a made a fine start with the club and his form was rewarded with the Soccer Writer's Association Player of the Month for August. During this month, he scored his first goal of the season against Galway United at Dalymount Park. He then added to his collection of medals on 26 September as Bohs beat Waterford United in the final of the League of Ireland Cup. And he wasn't done yet as a great run of form towards the end of the season helped Brian to his third League of Ireland
Premier Division winners medal, winning by 4 points from closest rivals Shamrock Rovers. His outstanding performances throughout the season was noted by his fellow professionals when he was voted on to the PFAI Team of the Year.
Shelley moved to the Ballarat Red Devils in Australia in the 2010-11 off-season, stringing together some dominating performances for the club in the Victorian State League 2 (NW).
Following his successful first season, Shelley signed with the Red Devils for 2 years as Manager of the club, during October 2011.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer currently playing Ballarat Red Devils
Ballarat Red Devils
The Ballarat Red Devils is an association football club based in Ballarat, Victoria. They currently play in the Football Federation Victoria State League division Two North-West...
.
He began his career at Shamrock Rovers but moved to rivals Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in 2000. He made his first team debut for the club as substitute in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
tie against 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern, also known as 1. FCK, FCK or simply Kaiserslautern, is a German association football club based in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. On 2 June 1900, Germania 1896 and FG Kaiserslautern merged to create FC 1900...
in September 2000. After a short spell with Longford Town
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
, Roddy Collins
Roddy Collins
Roderick 'Roddy' Collins , is a Irish former professional football player and current manager of Monaghan United. He has also worked as a television pundit, and is the brother of acclaimed former boxer, Steve Collins....
brought him along with team mate Trevor Molloy
Trevor Molloy
Trevor Molloy is a semi-professional, Irish football player who is currently playing for Bluebell United in the Leinster Senior League....
to Carlisle United in time for the 2002/03 season.
He returned to Ireland during the 2005 season with Shamrock Rovers, making his debut on 18 March and went on to make 17 appearances in the league and two in the Cup.
Having helped Drogheda to the club's first ever League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
title in November 2007, he was named PFAI Player of the Year on 18 November 2007. However the following season wasn't as successful as Drogheda finished well off the pace in the League and the club went into meltdown due to financial problems.
Brian left Drogheda in January 2009 and returned to Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
for a 2nd spell with Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
. He has a made a fine start with the club and his form was rewarded with the Soccer Writer's Association Player of the Month for August. During this month, he scored his first goal of the season against Galway United at Dalymount Park. He then added to his collection of medals on 26 September as Bohs beat Waterford United in the final of the League of Ireland Cup. And he wasn't done yet as a great run of form towards the end of the season helped Brian to his third League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division winners medal, winning by 4 points from closest rivals Shamrock Rovers. His outstanding performances throughout the season was noted by his fellow professionals when he was voted on to the PFAI Team of the Year.
Shelley moved to the Ballarat Red Devils in Australia in the 2010-11 off-season, stringing together some dominating performances for the club in the Victorian State League 2 (NW).
Following his successful first season, Shelley signed with the Red Devils for 2 years as Manager of the club, during October 2011.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 3- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2000/01 , 2009 - Drogheda United - 20072007 League of IrelandThe League of Ireland, consisting of both the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division, kicked off in March, 2007...
- Bohemians
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 1- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2000/01
- Bohemians
- Setanta Cup: 3
- Drogheda United - 2006, 2007
- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2010
- League of Ireland Cup: 1
- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 20092009 League of Ireland CupThe EA Sports Cup 2009 is the 36th staging of the Irish football knockout competition.29 clubs participate in this year's competition. The 12 League of Ireland Premier Division and 10 League of Ireland First Division clubs were joined by 5 'A' Championship teams, as well as Donegal intermediate...
- Bohemians
- PFAI Player of the Year: 1
- Drogheda United - 2007