Shelbourne have appointed Seán Russell as their new women's team manager. Russell joins Shelbourne following an impressive spell in charge of Treaty United.

What happened?

Seán Russell has been appointed as Shelbourne's new women's team manager, bringing extensive League of Ireland experience. He previously enjoyed a short spell at Tolka Park with Shels in 2014.

Why it matters for Shelbourne

Russell's appointment is a significant move for Shelbourne, who are currently sitting 3rd in the League of Ireland Premier with 59 points from 36 games, having recently drawn with Celje 0-0 on 2025-12-18. The team's recent form has been DWWWW, showing promise for the upcoming season.

What comes next?

Russell's experience and ambition align with Shelbourne's vision for their women's team, aiming to play an attractive, progressive style of football with a focus on player development. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in League of Ireland Premier | | Points | 59 | | Recent form | DWWWW | Luke Byrne, club Technical Director, welcomes Russell, saying he is looking forward to working closely with him to ensure a strong, driven squad capable of winning trophies this season and beyond.