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The Journal
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne FC manager
DAMIEN DUFF HAS quit as manager of Shelbourne. The 2024-league winning boss informed the players of his decision this morning. Advertisement It comes after Friday's 1-0 defeat at home to Derry City, after which he questioned the level of professionalism from his squad. Shels are currently sixth, 15 points adrift of league leaders Shamrock Rovers. RTÉ Sport has also reported that Duff confirmed his resignation today. Written by David Sneyd and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Major shock as ex-Celtic coach QUITS manager job just months after leading club to league title
SHOCK EXIT Major shock as ex-Celtic coach QUITS manager job just months after leading club to league title Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DAMIEN DUFF has sensationally quit as manager of Shelbourne just months after leading the club to the league title. The ex-Celtic coach, 46, has left the Dublin side with immediate effect just two days after his furious rant about his players following Friday night's 1-0 defeat to Derry City. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Damien Duff has left Shelbourne Credit: Sportsfile Shelbourne clinched the league title last season but they currently sit sixth in the league and 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. The decision comes just two weeks before Shelbourne's crunch Champions League qualifier against Linfield. More to follow. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Damien Duff ‘QUITS as Shelbourne manager' just 24 hours before crunch League of Ireland clash after Derry City loss
DAMIEN DUFF has shockingly QUIT as Shelbourne manager, according to reports. Advertisement His unexpected departure comes just 24 hours before the reigning Premier Division champions face Waterford. And less than three weeks before they face Linfield in the Champions League qualifiers. Shels' loss to the Candystripes on Friday night left the holders sixth in the table, 15 points shy of Shamrock Rovers at the top. Michael Duffy's stunning strike gave Derry all three points at Tolka Park, prompting a Advertisement Read More on Shelbourne The former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger said: 'A bad night, a sobering night. 'We didn't deserve anything from it. Huffed, puffed . . . 'Yes, we had some moments in the first half, the second half, but I'd be embarrassed walking home with a point. 'Not that they created a lot. They definitely play with a bit of quality. We certainly didn't. Advertisement Most read in Sport 'The biggest thing to take away was (a lack of) quality, quality, quality, absolutely zero energy, flatness. 'I don't accept that that's our third game in a week. Never have, never will until the day I die. If you are an amazing pro you bounce into the night. Damien Duff mercilessly trolled by rival fans over bizarre attempt to go incognito while serving ban 'Even if you are a bit tired, a bit flat, drag yourself along, give yourself a talking-to. 'Here, I don't like being the one shouting and screaming on the sideline . . . 'Duffer's at it again!' That's the energy that I have. Advertisement 'I prepared for Friday's game like I was a professional footballer. My wife probably cursed me at times. Three-hour siesta, ate really well, focused my mind. 'There was a severe lack of energy, real flatness, severe lack of quality and you are going to get nowhere.' Duff has been at the helm at Tolka Park since 2022, leading them to an FAI Cup final in his first season in charge. He led them to fourth in the Premier Division in 2023 before guiding him to the title outright in 2024 - their first since 2006. Advertisement 1 Damien Duff has stepped down as Shelbourne manager Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Damien Duff relishing ‘buzz of an All-Ireland derby' vs Linfield while St Pat's heading further afield
DAMIEN DUFF is relishing Shelbourne's Champions League derby with Linfield. But St Pat's will take a step into the unknown when Advertisement 2 Damien Duff's men will welcome Linfield to Tolka Park on July 8 2 Jamie Lennon and St. Patrick's Athletic have been drawn against Lithuanian opposition Shels drew the shortest possible trip when the League of Ireland champions On the Reds' last appearance in the Champions League 20 years ago, they defeated Linfield's Big Two rivals Glentoran 6-2 on aggregate. David Healy will hope his Blues will put up a better show and Duff said: 'It's a brilliant day for everyone at the football club, especially for those who have been through the dark times. 'Players and staff watched the draw together and there is already a great buzz at the prospect of an All-Ireland derby.' Advertisement Read More On Irish Football St Pat's tie may not be quite as appealing with Jamie Lennon admitting he is unfamiliar with their Baltic opponents but says that will not be the case in three weeks' time. Lennon said: 'We obviously don't know too much about them, but come closer to the time, we'll do our work on them.' Shamrock Rovers enter the Conference League at the second round stage - the draw for which is today - as a result of Drogheda United being excluded. The FAI insisted it flagged with Drogheda's owners the Trivela Group that there could be a problem when it took an 80 percent stake in Danish club Silkeborg. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog That was after Uefa had flagged the bringing forward of a deadline for action to be taken when two clubs with the same owner could potentially qualify for the same competition, as happened in this instance. Liverpool owners plot takeover of LaLiga club after they part-destroy iconic stadium ahead of stunning rebuild
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Big people texted me laughing‘ – Damien Duff slams ‘mortifying' viral photo as ‘embarrassing for League of Ireland'
DAMIEN DUFF slammed the viral photo of him standing on a grass bank during Shelbourne's clash against Bohemians as "embarrassing for the League of Ireland". A photo taken by Sportsfile showed the Shels boss - who was serving a one-match touchline ban - 2 A viral photo emerged of Damien Duff stood on a grass bank during Shelbourne's recent game against Bohemians Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile 2 Duff slammed the photo as embarrassing for the League of Ireland Credit: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile The photo, as well as footage aired on Virgin Media of his unusual vantage point, went viral on social media. And while not embarrassed for himself, the former Republic of Ireland international said it was not a good look for the league. Duff returned to his usual seat in the dug-out for the 0-0 draw with Drogheda United on Monday. And speaking afterwards, he said: 'I'm not on the socials, obviously, but I'm not stupid, I'd imagine it got a lot of airtime, probably a lot of laughter. Read More on Shelbourne "I'm sure an awful lot of people thought I was embarrassed, I wasn't one bit embarrassed. "I find it a deeply embarrassing photo for the league,' Duff said after the scoreless draw with Drogheda United. 'I fought as much as anyone for the league for four years, so you could say I'm mortified. "'Oh, Damien is mortified for himself' - I'm not one bit mortified for myself, I'm mortified for the league. Most read in Sport 'We call it the greatest league in the world, I call it the greatest league in the world. "But a picture has gone to a lot of countries around the world, some big people in the football world have texted me, laughing. Cork City fans watch League of Ireland clash against Dundalk in cinema 'I think for too long now people have laughed at Irish football and everything about us. "Let's not all fool ourselves and get carried away, the league is in a great place, a wonderful place. 'Yeah, great, the fans coming like you've never seen before, wonderful tight games, the most watched game, I think, in TV history. "Last year up in the Brandywell, the most exciting league finish in years upon years, but let's not get carried away, it was an embarrassing photo for the league, not me.' Monday's draw at Tolka Park means the champions have won just twice in six games and sit sixth in the Premier Division. Nine points ahead of them at the summit are Shamrock Rovers, who extended their lead to five points on Derry City, who have a game in hand, with a Graham Burke scored twice - and assisted Michael Noonan - to become the club highest scorer since moving to Tallaght Stadium in 2009. Boss
