Chelsea legend Damien Duff ‘abruptly QUITS Shelbourne' despite being on verge of Champions League qualification
DUFF RYDERS Chelsea legend Damien Duff 'abruptly QUITS Shelbourne' despite being on verge of Champions League qualification
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CHELSEA legend Damien Duff has reportedly quit Irish giants Shelbourne despite being on the verge of Champions League qualification.
The former Premier League winger decided to walk after his side's 1-0 defeat to Derry, according to the Irish Examiner.
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