Joey O’Brien
Joey O'Brien is an experienced footballer and coach, known for his versatility on the pitch and his leadership skills. A former player at clubs like West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers, O'Brien has transitioned into coaching within the League of Ireland. Recently, he was appointed to take charge of Shelbourne in the wake of Damien Duff's resignation, stepping into a significant role as the team navigates their league challenges and prepares for upcoming matches.
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Shelbourne are shaped to attack under Joey O’Brien.
Galway United earn well deserved point at Shelbourne – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-21
Joey O'Brien is the manager of Shelbourne, making strategic choices for the team.
What we learned as the League of Ireland returned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Joey O’Brien’s side finished in 34th place above SK Rapid and Aberdeen.
No goals for Shelbourne but they eke out impressive draw away to Celje – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Joey O'Brien’s men will at least try to close out the campaign with a goal to their name.
Shelbourne outclassed by dominant Crystal Palace in Tallaght – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Joey O’Brien is the manager of Shelbourne.
Conference League playoffs: Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers make group stagesIreland· 2025-08-29
Joey O'Brien's men are through to the Europa Conference League league phase for the first time.
Shelbourne in Euro dreamland after outclassing Linfield to seal place in Conference League proper – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Joey O'Brien made an inspired decision to replace Sam Bone with Evan Caffrey.
Shelbourne take two-goal lead to Windsor after big win over 10-man Linfield – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22
New manager Joey O’Brien demanded progress with his steady approach.
Shelbourne and Linfield set to resume hostilities in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
Joey O'Brien wants his Shelbourne players to channel their hurt from Europa League defeat into hunting for continental glory elsewhere this year.
Joey O’Brien urges Shelbourne players to heal the hurt by progressing in Conference League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-14
If Joey O’Brien’s team avoid defeat to Rijeka, progress to the group stage of European football is guaranteed.
Mipo penalty puts Shels back level on aggregate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12
Joey O'Brien is the coach of Shelbourne who recently led the team to a victory over HNK Rijeka in the Europa League qualifier.
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien tempers expectation after famous win over Rijeka in Croatia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Joey O’Brien’s team lead 2-1 from the first leg following a surprise victory in Rijeka.
RTÉ not showing Shelbourne’s Europa League second leg against Rijeka – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Joey O’Brien’s side take Europa League qualifier first leg win in Croatia.
Joey O’Brien’s side take Europa League qualifier first leg win in Croatia – As it happened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-07
Joey O’Brien is the manager of Shelbourne and is preparing for a challenging match in Croatia.
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien targets victory in Croatia despite admitting ‘monster task’ awaits – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06
Joey O’Brien’s squad must overcome the odds and get past Croatian champions Rijeka.
Shelbourne and Linfield could meet again in Conference League playoff with €4m at stake – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05Joey O'Brien is the Shelbourne manager who made strategic changes for the match.
Shelbourne drop to Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag lead proves too great to overturn in Baku – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Joey O’Brien is the manager of Shelbourne and is focused on their Champions League tie against Qarabag.
Shelbourne not lacking motivation for return Champions League tie against Qarabag – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Joey O’Brien's team, Shelbourne, faced a tough challenge against Qarabag in the Champions League qualifier.
Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Joey O’Brien’s squad is expected to be rerouted to the Europa League.
Shelbourne trail Qarabag at Tolka Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Joey O’Brien calls captain Mark Coyle ashore.
Shelbourne in Belfast for second-leg against Linfield – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Joey O'Brien is the new manager of Shelbourne after the resignation of Damien Duff.
Champions League first qualifying round: The long road to Budapest begins
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Joey O’Brien's Shelbourne beat Cork City in the post-Damien Duff era.
Bohs and St Pat’s play out stalemate to leave Stephen Kenny winless in six matches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Joey O’Brien is the interim manager for Shelbourne.
The post-Damien Duff era begins and Bohemians heat up the title race – what we learned from Monday’s League of Ireland fixtures – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-24
Joey O’Brien will take charge of Shelbourne for the upcoming league game.
A bolt from the blue for Shelbourne and League of Ireland as Duff leaves post – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22