A statement from the current League of Ireland Premier Division champions confirmed that Duff had departed.
Neil Doyle, Shelbourne co-owner, speaking on behalf of the board, said: “There are no words that do justice to Damien’s accomplishments at Shelbourne FC and what he has done for both the club and the League of Ireland. We look back with immense pride on his time here. As a club, we move forward with confidence, knowing that the foundations we have jointly built will underpin our continued success. Thank you, Damien, for everything.”
Shels confirmed that Duff’s assistant Joey O’Brien, and the coaching staff, will be in caretaker charge for tomorrow’s trip to Waterford and Friday’s clash with Galway United.
They begin their European campaign on 9 July when they face Linfield in the first-leg of their first-round Champions League qualifier.
“Shelbourne FC regretfully wishes to announce the departure of Damien Duff as first team manager,” the club statement began.
“Damien informed the club this morning that, after much thought, he has made the decision to resign. He shared the news with the players earlier today. While all at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened by Damien’s decision, we fully respect that he feels this is the right choice for him at this time.
“During his four extraordinary years at Tolka Park, Damien transformed Shelbourne Football Club both on and off the pitch.
“Appointed in November 2021, he took over a newly promoted side and rebuilt it from the ground up. Duff guided Shels to a seventh-place finish and a first FAI Cup Final appearance since 2011 in that debut season. The following year, in 2023, a fourth-place finish brought the Reds back to European competition for the first time in 18 years.
“In 2024, Duff led the Reds to one of the greatest triumphs in the club’s 130-year history, clinching the League of Ireland Premier Division title, our first since 2006. On the final day we went to Derry, where a 1-0 win at the Brandywell secured the title in dramatic fashion, marking Shels return to the summit of Irish football.
“The club wishes Damien and his family every happiness and success in the future. His impact on Shelbourne FC was transformational. He will always be one of our own, and we are eternally grateful for the indelible mark he has left on our club.”
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Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager
DAMIEN DUFF HAS quit as manager of Shelbourne.
The 2024-league winning boss informed the players of his decision this morning.
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.
A statement from the current League of Ireland Premier Division champions confirmed that Duff had departed.
Neil Doyle, Shelbourne co-owner, speaking on behalf of the board, said: “There are no words that do justice to Damien’s accomplishments at Shelbourne FC and what he has done for both the club and the League of Ireland. We look back with immense pride on his time here. As a club, we move forward with confidence, knowing that the foundations we have jointly built will underpin our continued success. Thank you, Damien, for everything.”
Shels confirmed that Duff’s assistant Joey O’Brien, and the coaching staff, will be in caretaker charge for tomorrow’s trip to Waterford and Friday’s clash with Galway United.
They begin their European campaign on 9 July when they face Linfield in the first-leg of their first-round Champions League qualifier.
“Shelbourne FC regretfully wishes to announce the departure of Damien Duff as first team manager,” the club statement began.
“Damien informed the club this morning that, after much thought, he has made the decision to resign. He shared the news with the players earlier today. While all at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened by Damien’s decision, we fully respect that he feels this is the right choice for him at this time.
“During his four extraordinary years at Tolka Park, Damien transformed Shelbourne Football Club both on and off the pitch.
“Appointed in November 2021, he took over a newly promoted side and rebuilt it from the ground up. Duff guided Shels to a seventh-place finish and a first FAI Cup Final appearance since 2011 in that debut season. The following year, in 2023, a fourth-place finish brought the Reds back to European competition for the first time in 18 years.
“In 2024, Duff led the Reds to one of the greatest triumphs in the club’s 130-year history, clinching the League of Ireland Premier Division title, our first since 2006. On the final day we went to Derry, where a 1-0 win at the Brandywell secured the title in dramatic fashion, marking Shels return to the summit of Irish football.
“The club wishes Damien and his family every happiness and success in the future. His impact on Shelbourne FC was transformational. He will always be one of our own, and we are eternally grateful for the indelible mark he has left on our club.”
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