McPhail Leaves Hoops After 9 Years as Sporting Director

McPhail leaves Hoops after 9 years as sporting director

Shamrock Rovers are on the hunt for a new sporting director after Stephen McPhail informed the club of his decision to step away from football.

Stephen McPhail resigns from role as Shamrock Rovers' sporting director

A second marathon year in a row for the Hoops concluded with Thursday’s Conference League win over Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans and it’s understood McPhail, who turned 46 last week, has chosen to step away.

Stephen McPhail to leave Shamrock Rovers after nine years as sporting director

McPhail finished his playing career at Tallaght Stadium before taking the sporting director role in 2016.

McPhail steps down as Rovers Sporting Director

Shamrock Rovers Sporting Director Stephen McPhail has informed the club of his intention to step down following the conclusion of the 2025 season. McPhail spent time at Shamrock Rovers as a player before becoming sporting director in 2016. During that time the club has gone on a monumental run winning five league titles and two FAI Cups during McPhail’s tenure. As well as playing for Rovers, McPhail had an accomplished career in the UK. He was a…