17 Facts About Shane Supple

Shane Supple was born on 4 May 1987 and is an Irish coach and former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Shane Supple played for Falkirk and Oldham Athletic and was capped once by the Republic of Ireland U21 side.

Shane Supple retained the number one spot for Ipswich Town, and in the summer of 2006, Charlton Athletic made a number of bids for the Republic of Ireland player, but Ipswich manager Jim Magilton rejected all them.

Stephen Bywater was immediately brought in on loan from Derby County, while Shane Supple was allowed to move to Falkirk on loan.

On 26 February 2009 Shane Supple was linked with a loan move to Grimsby Town, but this was put on hold by Ipswich in order for the club to find a replacement for the departing keeper.

Shane Supple was signed due to the injury to Falkirk's first choice goalkeeper Tim Krul, where he made four appearances for the Bairns.

Shane Supple played his last professional game in the League Cup against Shrewsbury Town on 11 August 2009, a game in which Shane Supple saved a penalty from Jake Robinson in the shootout to help his side progress to the next round.

Shane Supple said that he had "fallen out of love with the game" and wished to pursue a different career path.

Shane Supple's desire to play Gaelic football with the Dublin county team was a major motivating factor.

Shane Supple returned to playing football when he signed for intermediate club Crumlin United in 2015.

Shane Supple made his first team debut on 9 July 2016 in a mid-season friendly at home to Portsmouth.

Shane Supple would go on to be voted Bohemians Player of the Year for the 2018 season.

Shane Supple announced his retirement from football in November 2018 due to an ongoing hip injury.

Shane Supple was called up to the Republic of Ireland side on 21 May 2018 by Martin O'Neill ahead of upcoming friendlies against France and the USA.

Shane Supple plays Gaelic football, as a goalkeeper, for St Brigid's.

Shane Supple excelled in his first full season with his home club St Brigid's, acting as vice-captain during their run to the final of the 2010 Dublin Senior Football Championship.

Shane Supple was nominated for a Blue Star award due to his performances for Brigid's during the season.