Shane Charles Alan McFaul (born 23 May 1986 in Dublin) is an Irish former professional footballer. McFaul has played for over 11 clubs in 5 countries throughout Europe, Asia and North America, including UCD (over two spells), Sporting Fingal & St Patrick's Athletic (over two spells) in Ireland, Notts County & Brighton & Hove Albion in England, FC Haka, KTP, Mikkelin Palloilijat & Sudet in Finland, Virginia Beach Mariners and Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the United States of America, and also DSK Shivajians in India. Career Shane started out his career with local side C.A.R.C FC before moving on to the notorious schoolboy club Cherry Orchard. He played there in a successful team with the likes of Gary Dicker, Paul Byrne and Derek Doyle. In 2002 Shane signed a 4-year professional contract with League One side Notts County. After only a short few months at Meadow Lane Shane was given the number 16 squad number as a then 16 year old. He made numerous appearances as an unused substitute during that season. It was the 2003/2004 season where he really came to prominence. He made his debut at 17 as a second-half replacement against Swindon Town, filling in at right back. Although losing 4–1 McFaul made a huge impression with his passing ability, energy and drive, and he therefore earned a starting spot 2 days later against Peterborough United. McFaul earned rave reviews after his performance and left the field to a standing ovation. His creativity on the ball and work rate caught the eye and he went on to make 8 more appearances that season. 2004/2005 saw McFaul make 37 first team appearances, filling in for 20 games at right back although performing well it was at his preferred central midfield role where he excelled. 2005/2006 saw McFaul on the way out of Meadow Lane as new manager Guðjón Þórðarson restricted his chances in the first team. A brief stint at Virginia Beach Mariners in 2006 followed, where he was recommended by former Tottenham Hotspur star Darren Caskey. Unfortunately, the Virginia Beach Mariners went defunct so McFauls 2-year deal was retracted. The 2007 season saw McFaul linking up with former Cherry Orchard teammates at UCD in the Eircom Premier League. It was here he shone with fellow under 21 international Ronan Finn in the centre of the park. The highlights of the season was an outstanding performance live on