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John Fallon: Stephen McPhail has well and truly earned his thanks 

Stephen McPhail slipped out the Shamrock Rovers door late last Thursday just the way he wanted it – without fanfare or fuss.
John Fallon: Stephen McPhail has well and truly earned his thanks 

Now-departed Shamrock Rovers sporting director Stephen McPhail. Pic: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 - 06:52
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John Fallon

HIS departure was in keeping with his personality; quiet and understated.

Stephen McPhail slipped out the Shamrock Rovers door late last Thursday just the way he wanted it – without fanfare or fuss.

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