15 Facts About Noel King

Noel King was born on 13 September 1956 and is a former professional footballer and manager.

Noel King was appointed interim men's national team senior manager on 23 September 2013 following the resignation of Giovanni Trapattoni.

Noel King was a substitute on Home Farm's FAI Cup winning side of 1975 as a teenager.

Noel King played for the Republic of Ireland national football team amateur team that qualified and reached the semi-finals of the 1978 UEFA Amateur Cup.

In February 1990 Noel King was awarded undisclosed damages in settlement of his libel action against the BBC.

Noel King was sacked after three years in charge in December 1991 after guiding the club to the 1991 FAI Cup Final.

In July 1992 Noel King was appointed manager of Limerick FC but despite a League of Ireland Cup and a top six finish win he left in May 1993.

Noel King again worked with Shelbourne's management team in 2002, after coaching in the League of Ireland with Drogheda United.

Noel King managed Finn Harps during their play-off battle with fierce local rivals Derry City in 2003.

On 31 December 2020, Noel King was appointed manager of the Shelbourne Women's National League team for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

On 15 May 2024, Noel King announced that he would leave the club with immediate effect for medical reasons.

Noel King was appointed the manager of the Ireland Women's senior team in 2000.

Noel King was part of the Republic of Ireland coaching staff, attending the 1990 World Cup as a team coach.

On 23 September 2013, Noel King was named as interim Ireland senior manager following the resignation of Giovanni Trapattoni.

On 7 November 2018, Noel King retired as U21 manager of the Republic of Ireland, taking up the role of Player Identification Manager for the Football Association of Ireland in the process.