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| fullname = Jonathan McDonnell
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|3|26|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|3|26|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]]
| birth_place = [[Dublin]], Ireland
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Belvedere F.C.|Belvedere]]
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| years1 = 1983–1984
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| clubs1 = [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]]
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| goals1 = 0
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| years2 = 1984–1986
| clubs2 = [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]]
| caps2 = 22
| years3 = 1986–1987 | clubs3 = [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]] | caps3 = 18 | goals3 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 1986–1987
| clubs3 = [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]]
| caps3 = 18
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 1987–1991 | clubs4 = [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] | caps4 = ? | goals4 = ?
| years4 = 1987–1991
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| years5 = 1991–1992 | clubs5 = [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]] | caps5 = 28 | goals5 = 1
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| years6 = 1992–1997
| clubs6 = [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]]
| caps6 = 142
| goals6 = 8
| years7 = 1997–1999 | clubs7 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry Town]] | caps7 = ? | goals7 = ?
| years7 = 1997–1999
| clubs7 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry Town]]
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| years8 = 1999–2001 | clubs8 = [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]] | caps8 = ? | goals8 = ?
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| clubs8 = [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]]
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| years9 = 2001–2002 | clubs9 = [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]] | caps9 = ? | goals9 = ?
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| clubs9 = [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]]
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| nationalteam1 = [[League of Ireland XI]]
| nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0
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| manageryears1 = 1998–1999 | managerclubs1 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry Town]]
| manageryears1 = 1998–1999
| managerclubs1 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry Town]]
| manageryears2 = 2001–2002 | managerclubs2 = [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]]
| manageryears2 = 2001–2002
| managerclubs2 = [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]]
| manageryears3 = 2003–2004 | managerclubs3 = [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]] (assistant)
| manageryears3 = 2003–2004
| managerclubs3 = [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]] (assistant)
| manageryears4 = 2004–2008 | managerclubs4 = [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]]
| manageryears4 = 2004–2008
| managerclubs4 = [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]]
| manageryears5 = 2009–2010 | managerclubs5 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]]
| manageryears5 = 2009–2010
| managerclubs5 = [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]]
| manageryears6 = 2010–2011 | managerclubs6 = [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]] (assistant)
| manageryears6 = 2010–2011
| managerclubs6 = [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]] (assistant)
| manageryears7 = 2013–2014 | managerclubs7 = [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]]
| manageryears7 = 2013–2014
| managerclubs7 = [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]]
| manageryears8 = 2014– | managerclubs8 = [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]]
| manageryears8 = 2014–2015
| managerclubs8 = [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]]
| pcupdate = 20:47, 24 May 2013 (UTC)
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'''John McDonnell''' (born 26 March 1965 in [[Dublin]]) is the current manager of [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]] in the [[League of Ireland]] and former manager of [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]], [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]], [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]], [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]] and assistant manager of [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]].
'''John McDonnell''' (born 26 March 1965 in [[Dublin]]) is an Irish [[Association football|football]] manager and former footballer. He most recently managed [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]], having also managed [[Dublin City F.C.|Dublin City]], [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]], [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]], [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]] and been assistant manager of the [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]].


Nicknamed ''Johnny Mac'', he had an accomplished career as a [[footballer (soccer)|footballer]] before entering management. The majority of his career was spent at [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] and he captained the side to the 1996 [[League of Ireland]] Championship.
Nicknamed "Johnny Mac", he had a long career as a footballer before entering management. The majority of his career was spent at [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] and he captained the side to the 1996 [[League of Ireland]] Championship.


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Playing career ===
=== Playing career ===
As a [[Defender (association football)|defender]], McDonnell started his career with [[Shamrock Rovers]] in the 1983/84 season (5 total appearances), followed by [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]], [[Drogheda United]] before signing for Pats. After winning the league there he signed back for Rovers for the 1991/92 where he scored once in 34 appearances.
As a [[Defender (association football)|defender]], McDonnell started his career with [[Shamrock Rovers]] in the 1983–84 season (five total appearances), followed by [[Home Farm F.C.|Home Farm]], [[Drogheda United]] before signing for Pats. After winning the league there he signed back for Rovers for the 1991–92 where he scored once in 34 appearances.


He then signed back for another spell at [[Richmond Park]] where he captained the side to the League triumph in the 1995/96 season under manager [[Brian Kerr (football manager)|Brian Kerr]]. Despite missing out on the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] due to then format in the first ever European tie at Richmond Park McDonnell scored in the [[UEFA Cup]] tie with [[SK Slovan Bratislava]] [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1996/0719/Pg019.html#Ar01907:09A7490DD7580A336011037912936013337805636108437908436109D3791106B513A6CB].
He then signed back for another spell at [[Richmond Park (football ground)|Richmond Park]] where he captained the side to the League triumph in the 1995–96 season under manager [[Brian Kerr (Irish football manager)|Brian Kerr]]. Despite missing out on the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] due to then format in the first ever European tie at Richmond Park McDonnell scored in the [[UEFA Cup]] tie with [[SK Slovan Bratislava]].<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1996/0719/Pg019.html#Ar01907:09A7490DD7580A336011037912936013337805636108437908436109D3791106B513A6CB| title = The Irish Times – Friday, July 19, 1996 – Page 19| newspaper = [[The Irish Times]]}}</ref>


He then moved to [[Newry Town]]. It was with the [[Northern Ireland|Northern Irish]] club that he made the first step into management, becoming [[player-manager]] in 1998.
He then moved to [[Newry Town]]. It was with the Northern Irish club that he made the first step into management, becoming [[player-manager]] in 1998.


In this first ever season in European competition, Newry Town (as they were then known) were drawn against the [[Croatia]] side [[Hrvatski Dragovoljac]]. A 1–0 defeat in Croatia was followed by a historic 2–0 win at home to send the club into the second round. There they met [[Bundesliga (football)|Bundesliga]] side [[MSV Duisburg]]. Again, Newry were drawn away in the first leg, coming away with a respectable 2–0 defeat to the German professionals. A 1–0 win at home wasn't enough to force extra time but the side had exceeded expectations in the tournament.
In this first ever season in European competition, Newry Town (as they were then known) were drawn against the [[Croatia]] side [[Hrvatski Dragovoljac]]. A 1–0 defeat in Croatia was followed by a historic 2–0 win at home to send the club into the second round. There they met [[Bundesliga]] side [[MSV Duisburg]]. Again, Newry were drawn away in the first leg, coming away with a respectable 2–0 defeat to the German professionals. A 1–0 win at home wasn't enough to force extra time but the side had exceeded expectations in the tournament.


He resigned in September 1999.
He resigned in September 1999.
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He is the first St Pats player to win the [[League of Ireland]], score and manage the club in European competition.
He is the first St Pats player to win the [[League of Ireland]], score and manage the club in European competition.


In January 2009 he departed as [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] manager. He was then linked with the Assistant Manager position at [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]], the Manager position at [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] and manager positions at League 2 sides [[Barnet F.C.|Barnet]] and [[A.F.C. Bournemouth|Bournemouth]].
In January 2009, he departed as [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] manager. He was then linked with the Assistant Manager position at [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], the Manager position at [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] and manager positions at League 2 sides [[Barnet F.C.|Barnet]] and [[AFC Bournemouth]].


In September 2009 he returned to [[IFA Premiership|Irish League]] side [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]] as manager following the resignation of [[Gerry Flynn]]. In March 2010 he resigned [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/8566482.stm]. In April 2010, he was appointed Assistant Manager of the [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]], by manager [[Brian Kerr (football manager)|Brian Kerr]], his former colleague at St Pat's. Kerr and McDonnell resigned in October 2011.
In September 2009, he returned to [[IFA Premiership|Irish League]] side [[Newry City F.C.|Newry City]] as manager following the resignation of [[Gerry Flynn]]. In March 2010, he resigned.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/8566482.stm | title = Flynn returns as McDonnell quits | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 13 March 2010 | access-date = 22 February 2018 }}</ref> In April 2010, he was appointed Assistant Manager of the [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]], by manager [[Brian Kerr (Irish football manager)|Brian Kerr]], his former colleague at St Pat's. Kerr and McDonnell resigned in October 2011.


On 24 May 2013 McDonnell was appointed manager of [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]].
On 24 May 2013, McDonnell was appointed manager of [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]].


McDonnell was appointed [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]] boss on 29 November 2014.
McDonnell was appointed [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]] boss on 29 November 2014.


==Honours==
==Honours==
;St Patrick's Athletic
'''St Patrick's Athletic'''
* [[League of Ireland]] (2): 1989/90, 1995/96
* [[League of Ireland]]: 1989–90, 1995–96
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* [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.#Player of the Year|SRFC Young Player of the Year]]: 1983–84


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** [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]] – 1983/84


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Latest revision as of 23:33, 4 December 2024

John McDonnell
Personal information
Date of birth (1965-03-26) 26 March 1965 (age 59)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1973–1983 Belvedere
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1984 Shamrock Rovers 1 (0)
1984–1986 Home Farm 22 (0)
1986–1987 Drogheda United 18 (0)
1987–1991 St Patrick's Athletic
1991–1992 Shamrock Rovers 28 (1)
1992–1997 St Patrick's Athletic 142 (8)
1997–1999 Newry Town
1999–2001 Home Farm
2001–2002 Dublin City
International career
1991–1997 League of Ireland XI 2 (0)
Managerial career
1998–1999 Newry Town
2001–2002 Dublin City
2003–2004 Shelbourne (assistant)
2004–2008 St Patrick's Athletic
2009–2010 Newry City
2010–2011 Faroe Islands (assistant)
2013–2014 Shelbourne
2014–2015 Drogheda United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John McDonnell (born 26 March 1965 in Dublin) is an Irish football manager and former footballer. He most recently managed Drogheda United, having also managed Dublin City, St Patrick's Athletic, Newry City, Shelbourne and been assistant manager of the Faroe Islands.

Nicknamed "Johnny Mac", he had a long career as a footballer before entering management. The majority of his career was spent at St Patrick's Athletic and he captained the side to the 1996 League of Ireland Championship.

Career

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Playing career

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As a defender, McDonnell started his career with Shamrock Rovers in the 1983–84 season (five total appearances), followed by Home Farm, Drogheda United before signing for Pats. After winning the league there he signed back for Rovers for the 1991–92 where he scored once in 34 appearances.

He then signed back for another spell at Richmond Park where he captained the side to the League triumph in the 1995–96 season under manager Brian Kerr. Despite missing out on the Champions League due to then format in the first ever European tie at Richmond Park McDonnell scored in the UEFA Cup tie with SK Slovan Bratislava.[1]

He then moved to Newry Town. It was with the Northern Irish club that he made the first step into management, becoming player-manager in 1998.

In this first ever season in European competition, Newry Town (as they were then known) were drawn against the Croatia side Hrvatski Dragovoljac. A 1–0 defeat in Croatia was followed by a historic 2–0 win at home to send the club into the second round. There they met Bundesliga side MSV Duisburg. Again, Newry were drawn away in the first leg, coming away with a respectable 2–0 defeat to the German professionals. A 1–0 win at home wasn't enough to force extra time but the side had exceeded expectations in the tournament.

He resigned in September 1999.

Management career

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Having previously been player-manager for Newry Town, the chance came to manage at newly founded League of Ireland side Dublin City then he was appointed as assistant manager at then league champions Shelbourne. McDonnell was assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland national team Under 20s at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championships.

In 2004, when Eamonn Collins resigned as St Pats manager, the club turned to its former captain and firm fans' favourite, McDonnell, to turn around the fortunes of the ailing Dublin giant. (Ironically Collins would take McDonnell's job as Pat Fenlon's assistant.) His side initially struggled and only a late burst at the end of the 2005 season saw St. Pats saved from a humiliating relegation. For the 2006 season, he assembled practically a whole new squad and reached the final of the FAI Cup losing to Derry City 4–3. He then guided Pats to their best ever European run in the UEFA Cup in the 2008/2009 season where they qualified for the first round proper after eliminating JFK Olimps Riga and IF Elfsborg.

He is the first St Pats player to win the League of Ireland, score and manage the club in European competition.

In January 2009, he departed as St Patrick's Athletic manager. He was then linked with the Assistant Manager position at Leeds United, the Manager position at Cork City and manager positions at League 2 sides Barnet and AFC Bournemouth.

In September 2009, he returned to Irish League side Newry City as manager following the resignation of Gerry Flynn. In March 2010, he resigned.[2] In April 2010, he was appointed Assistant Manager of the Faroe Islands, by manager Brian Kerr, his former colleague at St Pat's. Kerr and McDonnell resigned in October 2011.

On 24 May 2013, McDonnell was appointed manager of Shelbourne.

McDonnell was appointed Drogheda United boss on 29 November 2014.

Honours

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St Patrick's Athletic

References

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  1. ^ "The Irish Times – Friday, July 19, 1996 – Page 19". The Irish Times.
  2. ^ "Flynn returns as McDonnell quits". BBC Sport. 13 March 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
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