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Glenn Whelan
Glenn David Whelan (born 13 January 1984) is an Irish professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Scottish Championship club Livingston. Whelan played as a defensive midfielder and represented the Republic of Ireland in international football.
Whelan started his career at Manchester City, making only one first team appearance, in the UEFA Cup. After a loan spell at Bury, he joined Sheffield Wednesday, with whom he won promotion to the EFL Championship in 2005. In January 2008 Whelan joined Stoke City for a fee of £500,000, and helped them gain promotion to the Premier League. He took a while to establish himself in Tony Pulis' first team plans in the top flight, but became a regular by 2009 and went on to play for Stoke in the 2011 FA Cup Final. Whelan continued to be a regular in the team under Pulis and kept his place under Mark Hughes. He spent nine years at Stok,e making 338 appearances, before joining Aston Villa in 2017 and then Hearts in 2019. He retired from playing in 2023, following spells with Fleetwood Town, Wythenshawe and Bristol Rovers.
After coaching with Bristol Rovers and Wigan Athletic, Whelan was appointed head coach of Livingston in May 2026.
Whelan was born in Dublin. He grew up in Clondalkin and attended St. Lorcan's Boys' National School.
Whelan started his career with Manchester City joining from Irish feeder club Cherry Orchard in 2001. He made a solitary appearance in the UEFA Cup coming on as a substitute for Paul Bosvelt against Total Network Solutions in August 2003, before joining Bury on a one-month loan the following month. After appearing in the Republic of Ireland's 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship campaign in November and December, he returned to Bury on another one-month loan on 24 December 2003. In total Whelan played 15 times on loan at Bury and caught the attentions of Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner.
Whelan joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer in the summer of 2004. He made his debut for Wednesday against Huddersfield Town on 21 August and in his next match, a League Cup tie against Walsall, he provided Lee Peacock with an assist and earned the praise from his manager. He scored his first goal for Wednesday in a 1–1 draw against Walsall in the league. His promising start to his Wednesday career took a knock as he was sent off in a League Cup tie against Coventry City for "violent conduct". However, caretaker manager Mark Smith criticised the referee's decision. Under new manager Paul Sturrock the team managed to finish in 5th position in 2004–05 claiming a play-off place where they defeated Brentford to reach the final. Whelan was voted "man of the match" in the League One play-off final against Hartlepool United at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff after scoring the match-winning third goal for Wednesday.
After Wednesday won promotion to the Championship, Whelan was trialled as captain by Paul Sturrock after regular captain Lee Bullen was injured. Wednesday were able to avoid an instant return to the third tier in 2005–06 as they finished in 19th position, Whelan playing in 46 matches that season scoring once, which came in a 2–1 defeat against Watford.
In July 2006, Whelan was placed on the transfer list by Sturrock following increased competition for places in the Wednesday midfield after the arrival of Wade Small, Kenny Lunt and Yoann Folly. He was subsequently removed from the transfer list by the following manager, Brian Laws. Whelan repaid the faith shown in him with seven goals. He then went on to win a number of player of the year awards for the club's 2006–07 season. His performances led to manager Laws entering into contract negotiations with Whelan. Sheffield Wednesday rejected bids for Whelan from both Burnley and Plymouth Argyle in January 2008. However, a £500,000 bid from Stoke City was accepted on transfer deadline day.
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Glenn Whelan
Glenn David Whelan (born 13 January 1984) is an Irish professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Scottish Championship club Livingston. Whelan played as a defensive midfielder and represented the Republic of Ireland in international football.
Whelan started his career at Manchester City, making only one first team appearance, in the UEFA Cup. After a loan spell at Bury, he joined Sheffield Wednesday, with whom he won promotion to the EFL Championship in 2005. In January 2008 Whelan joined Stoke City for a fee of £500,000, and helped them gain promotion to the Premier League. He took a while to establish himself in Tony Pulis' first team plans in the top flight, but became a regular by 2009 and went on to play for Stoke in the 2011 FA Cup Final. Whelan continued to be a regular in the team under Pulis and kept his place under Mark Hughes. He spent nine years at Stok,e making 338 appearances, before joining Aston Villa in 2017 and then Hearts in 2019. He retired from playing in 2023, following spells with Fleetwood Town, Wythenshawe and Bristol Rovers.
After coaching with Bristol Rovers and Wigan Athletic, Whelan was appointed head coach of Livingston in May 2026.
Whelan was born in Dublin. He grew up in Clondalkin and attended St. Lorcan's Boys' National School.
Whelan started his career with Manchester City joining from Irish feeder club Cherry Orchard in 2001. He made a solitary appearance in the UEFA Cup coming on as a substitute for Paul Bosvelt against Total Network Solutions in August 2003, before joining Bury on a one-month loan the following month. After appearing in the Republic of Ireland's 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship campaign in November and December, he returned to Bury on another one-month loan on 24 December 2003. In total Whelan played 15 times on loan at Bury and caught the attentions of Sheffield Wednesday manager Chris Turner.
Whelan joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer in the summer of 2004. He made his debut for Wednesday against Huddersfield Town on 21 August and in his next match, a League Cup tie against Walsall, he provided Lee Peacock with an assist and earned the praise from his manager. He scored his first goal for Wednesday in a 1–1 draw against Walsall in the league. His promising start to his Wednesday career took a knock as he was sent off in a League Cup tie against Coventry City for "violent conduct". However, caretaker manager Mark Smith criticised the referee's decision. Under new manager Paul Sturrock the team managed to finish in 5th position in 2004–05 claiming a play-off place where they defeated Brentford to reach the final. Whelan was voted "man of the match" in the League One play-off final against Hartlepool United at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff after scoring the match-winning third goal for Wednesday.
After Wednesday won promotion to the Championship, Whelan was trialled as captain by Paul Sturrock after regular captain Lee Bullen was injured. Wednesday were able to avoid an instant return to the third tier in 2005–06 as they finished in 19th position, Whelan playing in 46 matches that season scoring once, which came in a 2–1 defeat against Watford.
In July 2006, Whelan was placed on the transfer list by Sturrock following increased competition for places in the Wednesday midfield after the arrival of Wade Small, Kenny Lunt and Yoann Folly. He was subsequently removed from the transfer list by the following manager, Brian Laws. Whelan repaid the faith shown in him with seven goals. He then went on to win a number of player of the year awards for the club's 2006–07 season. His performances led to manager Laws entering into contract negotiations with Whelan. Sheffield Wednesday rejected bids for Whelan from both Burnley and Plymouth Argyle in January 2008. However, a £500,000 bid from Stoke City was accepted on transfer deadline day.
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