Pat Fenlon

Experience

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  Various Football Clubs

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2002

  Professional Football Player

  Shelbourne FC: 1997 - 2002Shamrock Rovers FC: 1996 - 1997Linfield FC: 1994 - 1996Bohemians FC: 1991 - 1994 St Patrick’s Athletic FC: 1987 - 1991Chelsea FC: 1985 - 1987Republic of Ireland National Team; 1988 - 1992: 1 B Team Cap / 2 U21 Caps ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Key Achievements:» 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» Won the Irish League title and Irish Cup double with Linfield in 1994» 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 » Won the PFAI Players’ Player of the Year award in 1992 and 2000 Show less

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  Shelbourne FC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  First Team Manager

  » Won back to back league titles with in 2003 and 2004 for the first time in the club’s history» Won the 2006 league title to complete three title wins in four seasons» Became the first Irish club to ever reach the final qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League» Played against Deportivo la Coruña in the Champions League before facing Lille in the UEFA Cup» Appointed Player-Manager in 2002, finishing as league runners-up in first season as a manager» Reached the final of the Setanta Sport Cup in 2005» Managed in a total of 20 European games in both the Champions League and UEFA Cup» Achieved a league win percentage of 56.17% and an overall win percentage of 51.87% Show less

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  Bohemians FC

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  First Team Manager

  » Won the club’s second League of Ireland & FAI Cup double in a decade in 2008» Won the 2008 league with a record 19 point winning margin» Sealed back to back league titles in 2009» Personally achieved consecutive title wins for the second time in six years» Won the League of Ireland Cup in 2009 and the Setanta Sports Cup in 2010» Runners up in the 2010 League of Ireland season, missing out on the title on goal difference» Managed the team in 10 fixtures in Europe, winning four games and drawing three» Achieved a league win percentage of 61.7% and an overall win percentage of 60.92% Show less

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  Derry City FC

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  First Team Manager
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  Football Association of Ireland

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  U23 National Team First Team Manager

  » Won two games out of three with a side comprised entirely of League of Ireland players

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  Hibernian FC (Official)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  First Team Manager

  • Oversaw the entire training and playing schedule of the first team squad• Personally lead coaching sessions or effectively delegated responsibility to the coaching staff• Used playing experience to build rapport and demonstrate fundamental lessons on the game• Identified areas requiring improvement based on performance and adapted sessions accordingly• Fostered a holistic learning environment and competitive attitude within the squad• Worked with players individually and collectively to design tailored development targets• Assigned scouts or personally scouted games to identify transfer targets or assess opposition • Liaised with academy/youth coaches to monitor the progress of young players• Provided first team opportunities for young players when appropriate to facilitate development • Coordinated backroom medical staff to ensure players were provided full support• Worked closely with the board to set objectives, discuss budgets, and allocate available finances• Presented a professional image of the club’s behalf with the local community and media▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Key Achievements:» Scottish Cup finalist two seasons in a row in 2011/12 and 2012/13» Fulfilled remit of guiding the club to safety in 2011/12 after arriving during the course of the season» Qualified and competed in the Europa League in the 2013/14 season Show less

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  Shamrock Rovers FC

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  1st Team Manager

  » Achieved a 55% win ratio while leading the club to European qualification and the semi-finals of the League of Ireland Cup two seasons in a row

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  Waterford F.C.

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Continues to advise and support the First Team Manager and General Manager on all club matters • Took on the role of General Manager alongside Director of Football duties• Managed the daily running of the entire club, including owner and stakeholder communications • Contributed to executive decision-making to positively influence all football-related matters • Brought in as Director of Football to provide strategic leadership across all aspects of football• Tasked with improving the club following their struggles in the League of Ireland 1st DivisionKey Achievements:» After appointing a new First Team Manager and restructuring the under-age structure, the team won the 1st Division and gained promotion to the Premier Division for the first time in 10 years

  • Consultant

    Feb 2018 - now

  • General Manager

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Director of Football

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
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  Freelance

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  Consultant

  • Worked closely with Lee Power, the owner of Waterford FC and Swindon Town FC• Consulted on his ongoing venture to purchase two football clubs - in Europe and Australia• Analysed, assessed and advised on each club’s structure and current player recruitment strategies

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  Linfield FC

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2023

  General Manager

  • Play a critical role in overseeing the operational and strategic leadership of Linfield FC • Manage all club activities, from marketing and retail to administrative and business performance • Responsible for ensuring the short and long-term development and sustainability of the club

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  Bohemian Football Club

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Football