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Pat Fenlon
Thursday, 26 February 2009 13:05

Date of Birth: 15/3/69
Place of Birth: Dublin
Playing Career: Chelsea, St. Patrick's Athletic, Bohemians, Linfield, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne
Managerial Career: Shelbourne, Derry City, Republic of Ireland Under-23, Bohemians

Following a highly successful playing career, Pat Fenlon instantly became the Airtricity League's top manager, securing three league titles for Shelbourne in four season before also bringing league glory to Bohemians.


The former midfield player turned his hand to management in 2002, when he replaced Dermot Keely as player/manager of Shelbourne.


Fenlon had enjoyed a very successful playing career, following stints at clubs such as Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers and Linfield, as well as Shelbourne.

Having secured a second placed finish during his first year at management, Fenlon hung-up his boots before the 2003 season in order to concentrate fully on management. It was a decision that appeared to pay off, with Shelbourne winning the league title in 2003 and 2004.

Fenlon build a remarkable team at Shelbourne, securing the signatures of the top players in the league. After a disappointing season in 2005, Shels returned to the top of the domestic ladder in 2006.

His time at Shelbourne will also be remembered for the degree of European success he brought to the club. In 2004 the Tolka Park club defeated Hajduk Split and made it to the Third Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League, where they were eventually defeated by Spanish giants Deportivo La Coruna. However, an impressive 0-0 draw with the Spanish side in Lansdowne Road brought Fenlon and Shelbourne many admirers, both at home and abroad.

Fenlon resigned his position at Shelbourne due to the off-field troubles being experienced by the club in the winter of 2006 and was subsequently appointed to the vacant managers chair at Derry City.

It was a relationship that was not to last, however, with Fenlon departing the Brandywell mid-way through the 2007 season.

Shortly after, Fenlon was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland Under-23 side, narrowly missing out on a place in the final of the International Challenge Trophy when a last minute strike gave Belgium a 2-1 win over the young Irish side, who had previously defeated Slovakia and Northern Ireland.

In December 2007, Fenlon was appointed manager of Bohemians following the departure of Sean Connor. During his first season in charge, Fenlon won the league and cup double. His second season at Dalymount Park saw the Gypsies retain their Premier Division crown.

 

Form Guide

2009: 1st (Bohemians - Premier Division)
2008: 1st (Bohemians - Premier Division)
2007: N/A
2006: 1st (Shelbourne - Premier Division)
2005: 3rd (Shelbourne - Premier Division)
2004: 1st (Shelbourne - Premier Division)
2003: 1st (Shelbourne - Premier Division)
2002-03: 2nd (Shelbourne - Premier Division)
 
 
 
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