Noel King to leave Shelbourne at end of season

Shelbourne have announced that manager Noel King will leave the club at the end of the current season.

King won three trophies in as many years in charge of Shels, having been appointed in the winter of 2020.

The former Republic of Ireland manager ended a five-year wait for top domestic honours, guiding the Reds to the Women's National League title in his first season in 2021.

The following season, the team recorded a domestic double as Shels won the league and the FAI Cup.

This term, Shelbourne are on course to finish second behind SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Peamount United with two games remaining, and are back in the cup final, again against Athlone Town.

Reflecting on his time with the club, Noel King said: "It has been a tremendous honour to manage Shelbourne FC. The dedication and passion of the girls, staff, and supporters have been unwavering. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together."

Shelbourne FC CEO Barry Mocke praised King’s contribution: "Noel King’s legacy at Shelbourne FC is a positive one.

"His knowledge and experience of the game, at the very highest level, provided us with a platform to push our Women’s National League team to the top of the game. We are grateful for his contribution."

Shelbourne added that "The excellent work in our academy is the foundation of future Shels’ successes and whoever assumes the role will be expected to build on this work to enhance and further develop the player pathway from the academy to the first team.

"The club are confident it will be an exciting and attractive challenge to numerous potential candidates."