Shane McFaul

Football player infobox| playername= Shane McFaul
fullname = Shane McFaul


dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|5|23
cityofbirth = Dublin
countryofbirth = Ireland
height = 6ft 2"
currentclub = UCD AFC
clubnumber =
position = Midfielder
youthyears =
youthclubs = Cherry Orchard
years = 2003-2005
2006
2007-2008
2008
2008-present
clubs = Notts County
Virginia Beach
UCD
Brighton & Hove Albion
UCD
caps(goals) = 31 (0)
06 (0)
24 (1)
01 (0)
05 (0)
nationalyears = 2007-present
nationalteam = Republic of Ireland U21
nationalcaps(goals) = 01 (0)
pcupdate = 3 August 2008
ntupdate = 15 May 2008

Shane McFaul, born in Dublin on May 23 1986, is a footballer currently playing for Eircom League side UCD.

During his career, he has also played for Virginia Beach Mariners and Brighton

Shane made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut in a friendly game against Germany on the 21 August 2007. He was also an unused sub in the European Under-21 Football Championship Qualifying games against Portugal and England.

Shane agreed to join Brighton on a free transfer until the end of the 2007/08 season on the 11 January 2008. [cite web | date=2008-11-01 | url=http://www.seagulls.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1212900,00.html | title=Brighton sign Irish prospect McFaul | accessdate=2008-11-01]

Shane made his Brighton debut coming on as a late substitute during the 3-0 home victory over Crewe.

Shane was also called up to play for the Ireland U21's squad against England on the 5 February 2008 which was played at Southampon's St Mary's Stadium. Shane was an un-used substitute on the night.

On the 6 May 2008, it was revealed that McFaul, was to be released from Brighton. [ [http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/argusgeneralsportsnews/display.var.2249250.0.albion_also_release_mcfaul_martot_and_rents.php McFaul and Rents released] "The Argus", 6 May 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2008]

Shane returned to Ireland and re-signed for UCD on the 15 May 2008. [ [http://www.ucdsoccer.com/index.php?a=37 Shane McFaul re-signs for UCD] "ucdsoccer.com", 14 May 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2008]

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