His longest spell was at Shelbourne where he was pivotal when the Reds won the 1991–92 League of Ireland Premier Division scoring 3 goals in 28 appearances.
This win guaranteed Shels entry into the 1992-93 UEFA Champions League where he made another substitute appearance against SC Tavriya Simferopol [2].
After a season back at Hunky Dorys Park he moved to Monaghan United where he became player/manager in 1999.
Despite finishing bottom of the table in 2010 and being automatically relegated, Drogheda United were given a late reprieve just weeks before the new season when Sporting Fingal were wound up.
Finding themselves back in the Premier Division, Bobby Browne was replaced by Monaghan United manager Mick Cooke on 27 February 2011, a week ahead of the first game of the 2011 season.