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Joey O'Brien during Shelbourne's draw with Waterford

Interim boss O'Brien coy on subject of replacing Duff

Shelbourne interim head coach Joey O'Brien refused to be drawn on whether or not he would want the position on a full-time basis, following Monday's 2-2 draw with Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Duff doing it his way as he steers Shels towards safety

"I'm no badge-kisser but I am a real Shelbourne man," said Damien Duff after seeing his side earn a point at home to Bohemians. Duff was pictured sprinting in front of the Shelbourne support fist-pumping the badge as he made his way into the dressing room at full-time.

Soccer • 25 Aug 22

Rogers: Lunney a great platform for Shels' dynamic duo

Gary Rogers praises Shelbourne duo Sean Boyd and Jack Moylan and also highlights JJ Lunney's role in the recent good run of form.

Soccer • 25 May 22

Joey O'Brien lifts the Airtricity League Premier Division trophy

Joey O'Brien pays tribute to 'class' Shamrock Rovers

Joey O'Brien said an emotional goodbye to the Shamrock Rovers faithful on Friday night and set his sights on a fresh challenge with Damien Duff's Shelbourne.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Updated Joey O'Brien links up with Duff at Shelbourne

Joey O'Brien has left Shamrock Rovers to become a part of Damien Duff's back-room team at Shelbourne, while the Reds also confirmed the departure of Ryan Brennan.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Max Murphy made it a debut to remember by scoring Shamrock Rovers' second goal

Murphy scores debut goal as Rovers beat Finn Harps

Shamrock Rovers remain undefeated in this season's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after beating Finn Harps 2-0 in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Joey O'Brien celebrates scoring the winning penalty

Double spot-kick hero Joey O'Brien on Euro mission

Shamrock Rovers penalty shootout hero Joey O'Brien said a lack of respect from European opposition is the fuel that's driving the Hoops to defy the odds this year.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

Joey O'Brien poses with his SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month Award for October

Joey O'Brien already hungry to drive Hoops title charge

Shamrock Rovers defender Joey O'Brien is already straining at the leash to get back to action and help the Hoops dethrone Dundalk as Premier Division champions.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

Joey O'Brien (L) signs on the dotted line

Joey O'Brien 'buzzing' after joining Shamrock Rovers

Former Bolton Wanders and West Ham United defender Joey O'Brien, capped five times with the Republic of Ireland, said he's joined the club he's always supported after agreeing a deal with Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 27 Jan 18

Joey O'Brien has returned to West Ham for treatment

Injury forces O'Brien out of Ireland squad

West Ham defender Joey O'Brien has withdrawn from Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad through injury.

Soccer • 02 Sep 14

Joey O'Brien tweaked his hamstring in the warm-up for the Latvia game

O'Brien to undergo hamstring scan

Republic of Ireland defender Joey O'Brien was due to undergo a scan on a hamstring injury on Saturday.

Soccer • 16 Nov 13

Joey O'Brien is ready to make his mark on the international scene again

O'Brien eager to make the most of recall

Joey O'Brien is desperate to make up for lost time after winning a return to the Republic of Ireland squad.

Soccer • 09 Oct 13

Richard Dunne has plenty of competitive minutes under his belt this season with new side QPR

Dunne named in 23-man Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has included Richard Dunne in his finalised 23-man squad for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.

Soccer • 30 Aug 13

Joey O'Brien (c) is congratulated by Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan after grabbing the West Ham leveller

West Ham and Stoke share the spoils

Irish internationals Jon Walters and Joey O'Brien were on the mark as West Ham and Stoke played out a 1-1 draw at Upton Park.

Soccer • 19 Nov 12

Joey O'Brien