Sport Careers Agency

Pat Fenlon

Director of Football & Successful Manager

Date Joined: 20th September 2016

A highly successful and adaptable football manager, Pat possesses a proven track record in Scotland and Ireland having won eight trophies in 12 full seasons in management, reached multiple additional cup finals, and competed on the European stage.

Pat combines this experience with an impressive playing career featuring 10 trophy wins, developing an extensive network of contacts in the club to be utilised for the short and long term benefits of a club.

An adaptable and versatile manager, Pat is equally as comfortable competing for titles as consolidating upon a club’s position, prioritising cup competitions and player development to increase fan support and improve overall sustainability.

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Qualifications/Accreditation

UEFA
Pro Licence
2009
UEFA
A Licence
1996
UEFA
B Licence
1995

Career History

Waterford United FC
Director of Football
2017 – Present
Shamrock Rovers FC
First Team Manager
2014 – 2016
Hibernian FC
First Team Manager
2011 – 2013
Bohemians FC
First Team Manager
2008 – 2011
FAI
National U23 Manager
2007 – 2008
Derry City FC
First Team Manager
2007 – 2007
Shelbourne FC
First Team Manager
2002 – 2006
Shelbourne FC
Player
1997 – 2002
Appearances: 153 · Goals: 27
Shamrock Rovers FC
Player
1996 – 1997
Appearances: 31 · Goals: 4
Linfield FC
Player
1994 – 1996
Appearances: 94 · Goals: 26
Bohemians FC
Player
1991 – 1994
Appearances: 88 · Goals: 29
St Patrick’s Athletic FC
Player
1987 – 1991
Appearances: 92 · Goals: 24
Chelsea FC
Youth & Reserve Player
1985 – 1987

Key Achievements

Achieved a 55% win ratio at Shamrock Rovers while leading the club to European qualification and the semi-finals of the League of Ireland Cup two seasons in a row
Fulfilled the remit of guiding Hibernian to safety after arriving during the 2011/12 season, before guiding them to the final of the Scottish Cup two seasons in a row as well as the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League
Won the 2008 League of Ireland and FAI Cup double, the 2009 League of Ireland and League of Ireland Cup double, and the 2010 Setanta Sports Cup to seal five trophies in three seasons with Bohemians
Missed out on three consecutive title wins in 2010 after finishing second with Bohemians on goal difference
Managed Bohemians in 10 European fixtures, winning four games and drawing three
Left Bohemians with a league win ratio of 61.7% and an overall win ratio of 60.92%
Won three league titles in four seasons with Shelbourne after finishing second in 2002 as Player-Manager, including the club’s first ever back-to-back titles
Became the first Irish club to ever reach the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League with Shelbourne
Managed Shelbourne in a total of 20 European games across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League - including notable ties against Deportivo la Coruña, Lille OSC, Odense BK and Steaua Bucharest
Achieved a league win ratio of 56.17% with Shelbourne and an overall win ratio of 51.87%
Won two games out of three as National U23 Manager with a side comprised entirely out of League of Ireland players
Won League of Ireland titles with Shelbourne in 2000 and 2002, and St Patrick’s Athletic in 1990
Won the FAI Cup in 1992 with Bohemians and 2000 with Shelbourne, scoring the winning goal in the 2000 final
Won the Irish League title and Irish Cup double with Linfield in 1994, sealing the title with a winning goal against Glentoran on the last day of the 1993/94 season before scoring the second goal in the Irish Cup win a week later
Won the Irish Cup for a second successive season with Linfield in 1995
Won the Leinster Senior Cup with Bohemians in 1993 and Shamrock Rovers in 1997

Pat Fenlon News

Director of Football Role for Fenlon
Wed, 4th Jan 2017, 11:44am
Posted by Matthew McGarvey in Client News
Sport Careers Agency client Pat Fenlon is back in the game after being appointed Director of Football at League of Ireland First Division outfit Waterford FC.
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