Damien Duff to miss Shelbourne's clash against Bohemians after being slapped with ban after St Patrick's Athletic win
DAMIEN DUFF is suspended for Shelbourne's visit to Bohemians on Friday after picking up a fifth booking of the season.
The Shels gaffer was booked in last week's
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Damien Duff will miss Shelbourne's clash against Bohemians through suspension
Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
But that was his fifth yellow card of the campaign which, like players, means he must now serve a one-game ban.
Duff will now not be allowed in the
dressing room
, on the sideline, or be allowed to communicate with his players or coaching staff.
Instead, assistant manager Joey O'Brien will assume his responsibilities on the evening.
Shelbourne are looking to build on last week's win over the Saints that came after back-to-back defeats over the May Bank Holiday against an in-form Bohemians.
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