2021_Shelbourne_F.C._season

2021 Shelbourne F.C. season

2021 Shelbourne F.C. season

Shelbourne 2021 football season


The 2021 Shelbourne F.C. season was the club's 126th season in existence and their first back in the League of Ireland First Division following relegation from the League of Ireland Premier Division at the end of 2020. Shelbourne won the First Division title and promotion to the Premier Division following a 1–0 win over Treaty United on 1 October 2021.[1] Shelbourne competed in the FAI Cup, but the League of Ireland Cup was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.[2]

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Overview

Fans at Tolka Park

Shelbourne began the 2021 season with a 0–0 draw away to Galway United; Georgie Poynton, Sean Quinn and Ryan Brennan were the only surviving members of the 2020 squad in the starting eleven, with ex-Cork City defender Kevin O'Connor standing in as captain. New signing Glen McAuley received a red card in the 41st minute for a dangerous challenge on Maurice Nugent in a game which saw 9 players make their Shels debuts.[3] Following a 3–3 draw with Bray Wanderers, Shels picked up their first win of the season at home to Wexford, an own goal by Conor Crowley settling the tie.[4] Shelbourne won 11 out of the next 14 games and club captain Luke Byrne returned to the starting line up for the 1–0 win at home to Athlone Town on 7 May 2021.[5] The Reds topped the league table the following week after their 2–1 win away to Cobh Ramblers, and stayed there unopposed for the rest of the season.[6]

Shelbourne players celebrate with fans after securing promotion

Fans returned to Tolka Park for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic on 25 June 2021, with 100 supporters allowed in for the visit of Cork City. The 2–1 win gave Shelbourne an 11-point lead at the top of the league table.[7] Sean Quinn and Glen McAuley departed the club in July, while Eric Molloy, Kameron Ledwidge and Yassine En-Neyah arrived as Shelbourne looked to strengthen their squad ahead of the final ten games.[8][9][10][11] Molloy made his debut as a substitute as Shels exited the FAI Cup in the first round via a 0–2 defeat away to UCD[12] Due to squad absences a much changed team lined up against UCD in the league on 7 August 2021, with Under-19's goalkeeper Jack McCarthy making his debut and keeping a clean sheet after Brendan Clark and Jack Brady were unavailable for selection.[13] Shelbourne suffered their first defeat of the season away to Galway United the following week, but would only lose one other game during the reminder of the season.[14]

First Division Trophy presentation at Tolka Park

The next four games saw Shelbourne draw at home to Bray Wanderers, win at home against Wexford, and win away to Cobh and Cabinteely. A win at home to Treaty United on 1 October 2021 would see Shelbourne secure promotion, and Georgie Poynton's 74th minute spot kick secured the 1–0 victory. At the final whistle fans burst onto the Tolka Park pitch to celebrate the return to the Premier Division with players and staff.[15] The next two games saw a 1–1 draw at home to Athlone Town and a 0–2 defeat away to Cobh.

Manager Ian Morris announced his departure from the managers position on 25 October 2021, effective the end of the season.[16] The final game of the season saw UCD visit Tolka Park on 29 October 2021. Despite early pressure from Shelbourne, UCD went ahead through Evan Caffrey early in the second half. Ex-UCD striker Yoyo Mahdy replaced Brian McManus late on and scored an equaliser in the 88th minute to preserve Shels unbeaten home record for the 2021 season.[17] Following the final whistle fans were invited onto the pitch to see the team presented with the First Division Trophy.

Damien Duff was announced as manager for the 2022 season on 3 November 2021.[18]

First team squad

Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2021 season.
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Coaching staff

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Transfers

Transfers in

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Transfers out

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Loans out

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Competitions

Overview

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Last updated: 29 October 2021
Source: Soccerway

League of Ireland

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Updated to match(es) played on 29 October 2021. Source: sseairtricityleague, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results summary

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Last updated: 29 October 2021.
Source: [47]

Results by matchday

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Updated to match(es) played on 29 October 2021. Source: extratime.ie
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

26 March 2021 1 Galway United 0–0 Shelbourne Terryland, Galway
19:45 IST Duggan Yellow card 13'
Rowe Yellow card 30'
Walsh Yellow card 41'
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Brennan Yellow card 24'
McAuley Red card 41'
Kouogun Yellow card 41'
M.O'Connor Yellow card 86'
Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Eoghan O'Shea
2 April 2021 2 Shelbourne 3–3 Bray Wanderers Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Poynton 14', 77'
Brennan 26'
Fernandes Yellow card 83'
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Kavanagh 23', 56'
Graydon 51'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Keeler
9 April 2021 3 Shelbourne 1–0 Wexford Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Crowley 61' (o.g.)
M.O'Connor Yellow card 65'
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Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Gavin Colfer
16 April 2021 4 Cork City 1–3 Shelbourne Turners Cross, Cork
19:45 IST McGlade 7' Yellow card 81'
Byrne Yellow card 25'
Walsh Red card 32'
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Gilchrist 20'
Farrell 47'
M.O'Connor Yellow card 56'
Mahdy 90' (pen.)
Stadium: Turners Cross
Attendance: 0
Referee: Marc Lynch
23 April 2021 5 Cabinteely 1–3 Shelbourne Blackrock, Dublin
19:45 IST Casey Yellow card 22'
Knight Yellow card 44'
McPhillips Yellow card 59'
Campion 83'
McWilliams Yellow card 90'
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McManus Yellow card 21'
M.O'Connor 25' (pen.)
Farrell 39'
K.O'Connor Yellow card 45' 68'
Lunney Yellow card 87'
Stadium: Stradbrook Road
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alan Patchell
30 April 2021 6 Shelbourne 2–2 Treaty United Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST M.O'Connor Yellow card 73'
Brennan 90'
Mahdy 90+4'
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Keane Yellow card 11'
Walsh Yellow card 29'
Hanlon 37'
O'Donnell Yellow card 50' Yellow-red card 90+3'
O'Connell Yellow card 90+1' 90+6'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Oliver Moran
7 May 2021 7 Shelbourne 1–0 Athlone Town Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Brennan 55' Report
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Daly Yellow card 8'
Barnes Yellow card 35'
Hollywood Yellow card 41'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Dunne
15 May 2021 8 Cobh Ramblers 1–2 Shelbourne Cobh, Cork
19:00 IST Drinan 16'
C.Murphy Yellow card 44'
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Gilchrist Yellow card 33'
Wilson 63'
Brennan 80'
Stadium: St Colman's Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: John McLoughlin
21 May 2021 9 Shelbourne 3–1 UCD Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Farrell Yellow card 5'
Wilson 22'
Brennan 24', 44'
Poynton Yellow card 73'
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Weir Yellow card 29'
O'Brien 41'
Dignam Yellow card 45+1'
Todd Yellow card 52'
Ozam Yellow card 75'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Gavin Colfer
28 May 2021 10 Shelbourne 4–0 Galway United Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST M O'Connor 25'
Brennan 41'
Farrell Yellow card 50'
Mahdy 51'
McAuley 81'
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Nugent Yellow card 28'
Hurley Yellow card 47'
McCormack Yellow card 69'
Rowe Yellow card 78'
UbaezuonuYellow card 87'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Eoghan O'Shea
11 June 2021 11 Bray Wanderers 1-4 Shelbourne Bray, County Wicklow
19:30 IST Barry Yellow card 8'
Clifford 16'
Craven Yellow card 68'
Graydon Yellow card 71'
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M O'Connor 11' (pen)
Brennan 39', 64'
Gilchrist 87'
Stadium: Carlisle Grounds
Attendance: 0
Referee: Alan Patchell
17 June 2021 12 Wexford 0-1 Shelbourne Crossabeg, County Wexford
19:45 IST Fitzgerald Yellow card 30'
Crowley Yellow card 45'
Robinson Yellow card 80'
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Poynton 32' (pen) Stadium: Ferrycarrig Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: David Keeler
25 June 2021 13 Shelbourne 2-1 Cork City Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST M O'Connor 36'
Brennan 56'
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Beattie Yellow card 10'
Murphy 49'
McGlade Yellow card 81'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 100
Referee: David Dunne
2 July 2021 14 Shelbourne 1-0 Cabinteely Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST M O'Connor Yellow card 22'
Lunney Yellow card 85'
Aspil 90' (o.g.)
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Labutis Yellow card 6' Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 100
Referee: Oliver Moran
9 July 2021 15 Treaty United 1-1 Shelbourne Garryowen, Limerick
19:45 IST Ludden Yellow card 63'
Armshaw 90+3'
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M O'Connor 68'
Rooney Yellow card 90+2'
Stadium: Markets Field
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Alan Patchell
16 July 2021 16 Athlone Town 1-3 Shelbourne Lissywollen, Athlone
19:45 IST Meaney 5'
Byrne Yellow card 45'
McKennaYellow card 46'
BrookesYellow card 61'
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Farrell 23'
Rooney 45', 87'
Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Michael Connolly
30 July 2021 17 Shelbourne 2-2 Cobh Ramblers Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST M O'Connor 10'
Rooney 44'
M O'Connor Yellow card 64'
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Phillips Yellow card 23'
D.O'Connell 28'
N.O'Connell 62'
Murphy Yellow card 79'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan
6 August 2021 18 UCD 0-0 Shelbourne Belfield, Dublin
19:45 IST Weir Yellow card 15'
Farrell Yellow card 90+3'
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Barker Yellow card 17'
M O'Connor Yellow card 37'
Stadium: UCD Bowl
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Gavin Colfer
13 August 2021 19 Galway United 3-1 Shelbourne Terryland, Galway
19:45 IST Doherty 11'
Rowe Yellow card 43'
Brouder 50'
McCormack Yellow card 59'
Nugent Yellow card 61'
Walsh Yellow card 68'
Keating 89'
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Brennan Yellow card 45'
Farrell Yellow card 76'
McManus 90'
Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Alan Patchell
20 August 2021 20 Shelbourne 1-1 Bray Wanderers Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Brennan 44' Report
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O'Farrell Yellow card 20' 68'
Clifford Yellow card 56'
Barnett Yellow card 78'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Mark Moynihan
3 September 2021 21 Shelbourne 4-0 Wexford Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Brennan 8', 13'
En Neyah 23'
Gilchrist 57'
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Fox Red card 11' Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Jason Mannix
10 September 2021 22 Cork City 0-2 Shelbourne Turners Cross, Cork
19:45 IST Byrne Yellow card 11'
Crowley Yellow card 9'
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Brennan 15', 50' Stadium: Turners Cross
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: Gavin Colfer
24 September 2021 23 Cabinteely 0-2 Shelbourne Blackrock, Dublin
19:45 IST Barnes Yellow card 35'
Crowley Yellow card 9'
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Poynton 10'
M.O'Connor 90'
M.O'Connor Yellow card 69'
Stadium: Stradbrook Road
Attendance: 700
Referee: David Dunn
1 October 2021 24 Shelbourne 1-0 Treaty United Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Poynton 74' (pen)
M.O'Connor Yellow card 35'
Brennan Yellow card 81'
Poynton Yellow card 85'
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McNarama Yellow card 56' Stadium: Tolka Park
Attendance: 1500
Referee: Alan Patchall
8 October 2021 25 Shelbourne 1-1 Athlone Town Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST McManus 24'
Barker Yellow card 89'
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Meaney 36'
Friel Yellow card 65'
Stadium: Tolka Park
Referee: Oliver Moran
15 October 2021 26 Cobh Ramblers 2-0 Shelbourne Cobh, Cork
19:45 IST O'Riordan 21'
O'Connell 31'
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Stadium: St Colman's Park
Referee: Mark Moynihan
29 October 2021 27 Shelbourne 1-1 UCD Drumcondra, Dublin
19:45 IST Mahdy 89'
Byrne Yellow card 23'
Gilchrist Yellow card 56'
M.O'Connor Yellow card 90'
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Caffrey 54' Stadium: Tolka Park
Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan

FAI Cup

Matches

23 July 2021 1st Round UCD 2–0 Shelbourne Belfield, Dublin
19:45 IST Whelan Yellow card 49'
Whelan 49' (pen.)
O'Brien 80'
O'Brien Yellow card 84'
Healy Yellow card 87'
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Rooney Yellow card 15'
McManus Yellow card 77'
Brennan Yellow card 79'
M O'Connor Yellow card 84'
Barker Yellow card 90+6'
Stadium: UCD Bowl
Attendance: Unknown
Referee: David Dunne

Statistics

Appearances and goals

As of match played 29 October 2021. Substitute appearances in brackets.
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  • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season
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Goalscorers

As of match played 29 October 2021.
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Discipline

As of match played 29 October 2021.
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  • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season.
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Kit

Supplier: Umbro
Sponsor(s): Hamptons Floor Store (Front of Jersey)
Blåkläder Workwear (Back of Jersey – Top)
Daniel Whelan Tiling & Bathrooms (Back of Jersey – Bottom)
St Patricks' Mental Health Services (Sleeves of Jersey)

Home
Away

New Home & Away kits were released for the 2021 season.

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Key:
H = Home
A = Away
LOI = League of Ireland Premier Division
FAIC = FAI Cup

Awards

  • Player of the Year: Ryan Brennan
  • Young Player of the Year: Shane Farrell

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