Brian Shelley

Brian Shelley (born 15 November 1981 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer currently playing for Drogheda United in the League of Ireland.

He began his career at Shamrock Rovers but moved to rivals Bohemians in 2000. He made his first team debut for the club as substitute in the UEFA Cup tie against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in September 2000. Roddy Collins brought him along with team mate Trevor Molloy to Carlisle United in time for the 2002/03 season.

He returned to Ireland during the 2005 season with Shamrock Rovers, making his debut on the 18th of March and went on to make 17 appearances in the league and two in the Cup.

He has also played for Cherry Orchard, Verona (schoolboy) and Longford Town during his career, and has represented his country at U18 and U21 level.

Having helped Drogheda to the club's first ever League of Ireland title in November 2007, he was named PFAI Player of the Year on November 18th, 2007.

Honours

*League of Ireland Premier Division: 2
**Bohemians - 2000/01
**Drogheda United - 2007
*FAI Cup: 1
**Bohemians - 2001
*Setanta Cup: 2
**Drogheda United - 2006, 2007
*PFAI Player of the Year: 1
**Drogheda United - 2007

External links

* [http://www.droghedaunited.ie/Scripts/Player.asp?PlayerID=57 Player Profile on Official Drogheda United Website]
* [http://www.eleven-a-side.com/eircomleague/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=30069 Shelley lifts PFAI gong]

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