Stephen John Paul McPhail (born 9 December 1979) is an Irish former footballer and currently the sporting director of Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division. A play-making central midfielder, McPhail started his career at Leeds United in the Premier League. He subsequently found success at Cardiff City, making over 150 appearances and being part of their promotion-winning 2012–13 Football League Championship side. McPhail was capped 10 times for the Republic of Ireland national football team, scoring one goal.