24 Facts About Pat Scully

An accomplished central defender during his playing days, Scully started his career in England, gaining one international cap, two B caps, one U23 cap and nine U21 caps for the Republic of Ireland during this spell before returning to Ireland.

Pat Scully did however earn a senior cap for the Republic of Ireland whilst at Arsenal in a friendly against Tunisia in 1988.

Pat Scully was a regular at Southend for three years playing for a time with Stan Collymore, before moving to Huddersfield Town in March 1994.

Under his captaincy, as well as his defensive abilities, Pat Scully was a constant threat from set pieces and would often score crucial goals for Shelbourne.

Pat Scully made his debut at Bray on 12 August and scored his first goal against Dundalk on 18 January 2002.

Pat Scully captained Rovers during that season, when the club played in Richmond Park.

Pat Scully formed a partnership in defence with Terry Palmer, the Rovers central defender who would later captain the club.

Pat Scully was then placed on the transfer list after a difference of opinion with manager Liam Buckley.

Pat Scully made two appearances in European competition for the Hoops.

Pat Scully made his debut against Rovers on 11 April 2003 and played for one season before retiring.

Pat Scully was Player of the Year at Southend, Huddersfield and at Shelbourne.

Pat Scully has now moved into driving taxi cabs around Dublin town since hanging up his managerial boots.

Pat Scully was eager to stay in the game and was offered a chance by Kilkenny City to begin his managerial career.

Pat Scully took control of the unfashionable First Division club before the 2005 season.

Shortly after sacking Collins, Rovers approached Pat Scully and asked him to take over the club.

Pat Scully was installed as Rovers manager and immediately began reshaping the playing squad.

Pat Scully brought several players with him from Kilkenny, with many others signing from Kildare County and other First Division clubs.

Pat Scully earned himself a reputation as the best up-and-coming manager in Ireland by winning the First Division Trophy at his first attempt.

On 25 March 2009, League of Ireland first division side Limerick FC announced that Pat Scully was to take over the vacant managerial role on Shannonside.

In October 2012, Pat Scully won his second League of Ireland First Division title.

Pat Scully's spell in charge of Rovers was not without its controversies, however.

Pat Scully is a ruthless professional who expects his players to follow his model, both on and off the pitch.

Pat Scully briefly threatened to walk away from football, but this was averted when the Rovers board of directors offered to pay the fine on his behalf.

Pat Scully is rumoured to have clashed with Barry Murphy, Ger O'Brien and Stephen Rice due to their involvement with the Ireland Under 23 squad.