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Noel King leaves Oriel Park after a short reign

King exits Dundalk after just four games in charge

Dundalk have been hit with more managerial upheaval as Noel King has stepped down with immediate effect after just four games in charge.

Soccer • 15 May 24

'The broader implications of King's appointment cannot be ignored'

King accession smacks of nostalgia over proper planning

While there is nothing inherently negative about Noel King or his capabilities - he has a long history in Irish football - the manner and context of his appointment suggests a certain complacency that could hinder Dundalk's ambitions, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Noel King faced the media today for the first time since being announced as manager at the weekend

Dundalk appointing King seems a 'strange move' - Corry

Former Sheffield Wednesday, UCD and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry reacts to Dundalk's surprise appointment of Noel King as manager.

Soccer • 23 Apr 24

Noel King was unveiled as the new Dundalk manager at Oriel Park

King vows to win over Dundalk faithful with victories

New Dundalk boss Noel King says the only way for him to win over the Lilywhites faithful is to deliver victories as he looks to hit the ground running following his surprise appointment.

Soccer • 23 Apr 24

Noel King succeeds Stephen O'Donnell as Dundalk boss

Dundalk confirm Noel King as new manager

Dundalk have confirmed that former Republic of Ireland caretaker boss Noel King is to succeed Stephen O'Donnell as manager.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24

Noel King will lead out Shelbourne for the final time on Sunday

King insists he won't reverse Shelbourne decision

Noel King insists Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final will be his final game in charge of Shelbourne, with the change in ownership at the club not affecting his decision to call it a day.

Soccer • 15 Nov 23

Noel king after Shelbourne completed the double last year

King to leave Shelbourne at end of season

Shelbourne have announced that double-winning manager Noel King will leave the club at the end of the current season.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery and manager Noel King celebrate a successful title defence

Shels skipper Slattery glad to overcome title pressure

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery praised her team-mates for the way in which they dealt with the pressure and delivered a successful SSE Airtricity Women's National League title defence.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

King on contract extension for Kenny: 'I don't understand why people would want to give anybody, not just Stephen, a contract before we start on a new campaign'

King: No benefit to giving Kenny new deal now

The FAI should make a decision on Stephen Kenny's future after the start of next year's Nations League games, rather than before it, according to Noel King.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Noel King has stepped from the Under-21 hot-seat

Noel King steps down from Under-21 managerial role

The FAI are on the search for a new Ireland Under-21 manager after Noel King announced that he was leaving the role for another job with the Association.

Soccer • 07 Nov 18

Corey Whelan came close to finding the net for the Irish

U21s end Euro qualifying with defeat in Germany

First-half goals from Janni Serra and Levin Oztunali ensured the Republic of Ireland's European Under-21s Championship qualifying campaign ended in defeat in Germany.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Noel King urged his players to respond to the disappointing defeat in Israel

King urges players to bounce back from Israel defeat

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Noel King has urged his players to learn from their mistakes as they attempt to end their European Championship qualifying campaign on a high.

Soccer • 15 Oct 18

Jordan Shipley has been included in the latest Ireland Under-21 squad

Coventry's Shipley handed first Under-21 call-up

Coventry City's Jordan Shipley has received his first Ireland Under-21 call-up after being named in Noel King's squad for UEFA Under-21 European Championships qualifiers against Israel and Germany.

Soccer • 05 Oct 18

Ireland's Henry Charsley dejected after Germany's second goal

Ireland U21s hit for six by ruthless Germans

The Republic of Ireland's ambitions of reaching next year's Under-21 European Championships automatically are all but over after group leaders Germany soundly beat Noel King's side at Tallaght Stadium to move five points clear with two games left.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

Than Boyle has been called into the Ireland U21s

Ethan Boyle called up for U21s' crucial German showdown

Shamrock Rovers defender Ethan Boyle has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the crucial European Championship qualifier against Germany on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 10 Sep 18

Curtis salvages crucial Euros point for Ireland U21s

The Republic of Ireland Under 21s escaped with a crucial European Championship qualification point against Kosovo thanks to a late leveller from ex-Derry City attacker Ronan Curtis.

Soccer • 07 Sep 18

Declan Rice: 'It's important that I keep playing international football whatever level it is'

Late win caps big week for Ireland star Rice

After a week away with the senior team, coupled with a man-of-the-match performance on his debut for Martin O'Neill's side, Declan Rice's international future looks very bright.

Soccer • 28 Mar 18

Shaun Donnellan scores a goal late in the game to seal victory for Ireland

King's career highlight as U-21s claim 'fantastic' win

Republic of Ireland U-21 manager Noel King admitted the dramatic 1-0 win over Azerbaijan was a crowning moment as his team kept alive their European dreams at the Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Mar 18

Ireland players celebrate with Reece Grego-Cox after scoring a hat-trick against Israel.

Unbeaten Ireland U21s cruise to victory over Israel

A hat-trick from Reece Grego-Cox helped the Republic of Ireland Under-21s to a comfortable win over Israel, which sees them maintain their unbeaten record in the 2019 European Championship qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Ireland go into the game top of Group Five

Ireland U-21s look to continue their impressive start

Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Noel King believes home advantage could play a huge part as they prepare to face Norway at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Oct 17

Noel King: 'The anxiety lifts a notch when you get closer to the game.'

King warns U21s to prepare for serious Azerbaijan test

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Noel King has warned his players they may have to compete with Champions League quality if they are to emerge from their gruelling trip to Azerbaijan with a victory.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

The Irish squad before their departure to Baku

King looks to build on positive start with U21s

Despite the logistics involved in getting there, Republic of Ireland U21 manager Noel King is looking forward to facing Azerbaijan in Tuesday's European Championship qualifier in Baku.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

Former WNT manager Noel King has hit back at the PFAI's comments

King says Stuart Gilhooly's comments were an insult

Former Ireland Women's National Team (WNT) manager Noel King says claims that they are treated like 'fifth class citizens' are outrageous and an insult.

Soccer • 05 Apr 17

The Ireland Under-21s faces a testing Euro 2019 qualifying campaign

Ireland U21s to face Germany in qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have been handed a tough route to qualify for the 2019 European Under-21 Championship after they were drawn with Germany and Norway among others.

Soccer • 26 Jan 17

King will oversee Ireland's final game in the U21 UEFA qualifying campaign

King keen to finish U21 campaign on a high

The Republic of Ireland U21s complete their UEFA Championship qualifying campaign at home to Serbia tomorrow (KO 5.45pm) and manager Noel King expects a difficult challenge if they are to finish on a winning note.

international soccer • 06 Oct 16