Duff hails Shels' new recruit from Bohs - 'His movement is elite and his finishing top class'
Forward Dean Williams missed four months of last season with injury and has joined on a one-year deal.
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Nov 29th 2023, 7:22 PM
top bosses
Damien Duff misses out as PFA Ireland confirm manager of year shortlist
The Premier Division contenders are Stephen Bradley, Jon Daly and Kevin Doherty.
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Nov 16th 2023, 7:23 PM
Deal Done
Shels confirm new Duff deal as Turkish millionaire hands club back for free
Mickey O’Rourke, founder of Premier Sports, has acquired Acun Ilicali’s 60% stake and will take charge along with other Irish and US shareholders.
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Nov 11th 2023, 9:34 AM
Deal
Shelbourne's Turkish owner agrees to hand club back for free with Damien Duff staying as manager
Acun Ilicali to cut his losses and walk away without recouping investment from takeover five months ago.
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Nov 8th 2023, 6:27 PM
uncertainty
'I'll be in the Riverside next season or on the bench' - Damien Duff
The Shelbourne boss has hinted he may have managed his last game for the club.
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Nov 4th 2023, 11:43 AM
final day
Contract situation no distraction as Duff aims for Europe with Shelbourne
Tolka Park boss is expected to remain despite current deal set to expire this month.
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Nov 3rd 2023, 6:00 AM
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Money Talks
'I read it and was like 'What the f**k is he on about?'
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff says he was left baffled by Stephen Bradley’s comments about his club’s budget for next season.
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Sep 30th 2023, 3:14 PM
making the leap
Next stage of Damien Duff's managerial career will be most fascinating
The Shelbourne boss was outspoken about demands on his players this week, but what will be expected of him in 2024?
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Sep 29th 2023, 10:24 AM
honest assessment
'One or two don’t like demands. They want the easy life... They won't be here'
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff ready to get rid of underperforming players as he targets Premier Division title.
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Sep 26th 2023, 11:00 AM
lay of the land
History still on the line for Shamrock Rovers
Hoops laboured to 0-0 draw with UCD on Friday but who is capable of punishing slip ups with four-in-a-row in sight?
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Sep 24th 2023, 11:08 AM
Incident
Damien Duff says he was struck by a coin after Cup defeat at Dalymount Park
Duff’s Shelbourne were beaten 1-0 in the FAI Cup last night.
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Jul 22nd 2023, 2:03 PM
easy
Shelbourne secure biggest win of the season at UCD
Utterly dominant from the off, Damien Duff’s side should have been in front after just three minutes.
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Jul 7th 2023, 9:54 PM
Transfer
Shelbourne sign Hull midfielder Wood and goalkeeper Fisk on loan for rest for season
The move comes after Hull City owner Acun Ilicali completed a takeover of Shelbourne last week.
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Jul 6th 2023, 11:34 AM
Report
Turkish contingent watches on as Shels left frustrated by 10-man Derry
Adam O’Reilly’s late red card set up a tense finish.
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Jun 30th 2023, 9:52 PM
Seeing Red
Damien Duff handed one-match touchline ban for Pats red card
Shelbourne boss will sit out Derry’s trip to Tolka Park on Friday night.
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Jun 29th 2023, 1:05 PM
Reaction
'It's the biggest job in the world and nothing has changed' - Duff
Acun Ilicali is set to bring major investment to Shelbourne.
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Jun 10th 2023, 10:00 AM
Must do better
'I don't think we've played with a real freedom yet. It’s up to me to figure out'
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff plotting a way forward this season after 0-0 draw with Bohemians last night.
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May 27th 2023, 10:00 AM
Luke Byrne
Arthritis, knee replacements and early retirement - Shels captain explains why pain is worth it
Damien Duff described Luke Byrne as ‘the best captain I have ever worked with’ but the 29-year-old knows time is running out on League of Ireland career.
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May 19th 2023, 6:00 AM
League of Ireland
'Do they think we're f***ing cavemen over here?' - Damien Duff using anger as an energy
Shelbourne boss makes impassioned defence of club’s standards as he hits out at disrespect from agents and clubs in the UK.
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May 17th 2023, 10:38 AM
Passionate
'Do they think we're f***ing cavemen over here?' - Damien Duff using anger as an energy
Shelbourne boss makes impassioned defence of club’s standards as he hits out at disrespect from agents and clubs in the UK.
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May 17th 2023, 6:30 AM
Going Well
Shels move up to fourth and make it 7 games unbeaten
Damien Duff’s men earned a hard-fought win over UCD.
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May 5th 2023, 10:03 PM
Winning
Shelbourne go fifth after come-from-behind victory against Sligo
A terrific Matty Smith strike and an own goal saw Damien Duff’s men over the line.
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Apr 10th 2023, 10:07 PM
Hitting Out
Duff: 'I don't accept the standard of refereeing in this country'
“Standards are going through the roof. Referees need to come with us.”
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Apr 1st 2023, 9:52 AM
Boost
Fourth clean sheet from 6 helps Shelbourne overcome Cork
Jack Moylan was on target as Damien Duff’s side picked up an impressive win.
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Mar 17th 2023, 7:43 PM
ANALYSIS
Duff's Shelbourne impress with Mourinho-esque display
Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers were left frustrated at Tolka Park on Friday night.
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Mar 12th 2023, 6:00 AM
Report
Shels stifle Shamrock Rovers to compound champions' slow start
Stephen Bradley’s side’s search for a first league win continues.
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Mar 10th 2023, 9:48 PM
taking a chance
'I did something I was scared of, and I am grateful for it' - Damien Duff
The former Ireland international looks ahead to a new season with Shelbourne.
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Feb 9th 2023, 12:13 PM
Last year
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Crosstown move
Paddy Barrett will add 'presence and personality' to Shelbourne - Damien Duff
Defender has moved from St Patrick’s Athletic.
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Dec 17th 2022, 5:01 PM
Boost
Shels confirm 3 new arrivals while 'best captain' Duff has ever worked with re-signs
Conor Kearns, Tyreke Wilson and Kyle Robinson have all joined the Reds.
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Nov 18th 2022, 7:16 PM
transformation
Damien Duff explains why he's no longer a 'football snob'
The Shelbourne manager says he has gained an appreciation for the League of Ireland in recent times.
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Nov 14th 2022, 12:01 AM
park life
Night and day with Mark Coyle – ‘It's like this feeling makes your life worthwhile'
The42 met the Shelbourne midfielder for a chat in The Phoenix Park ahead of today’s FAI Cup final with Derry City.
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Nov 13th 2022, 6:30 AM
FAI Cup final
'Three minutes to three': Damien Duff fine-tuning the emotions for Shels' final climb
Sunday’s FAI Cup final against Derry City could be the ‘pinnacle’ of Duff’s career in football.
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Nov 12th 2022, 9:00 AM
Rise
From getting Damien Duff's autograph to plotting his downfall in cup final
Ruaidhrí Higgins originally met the Ireland legend as a 13-year-old.
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Nov 9th 2022, 8:00 AM
Sitting Out
'I feel sorry for the young kid' - Damien Duff sympathy over cup final suspension
Derry City Sadou Diallomisses Sunday’s game.
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Nov 9th 2022, 6:00 AM
standards
'Ah, Mondays, f***ing hell' - Duff unhappy after 'flat night'
The former Ireland international saw his side play out an uninspired 1-1 draw with UCD.
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Oct 26th 2022, 11:35 AM
Test
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Oct 21st 2022, 5:00 PM
Passion
'Little old Shels. Everyone hates us, I think' - Duff after reaching FAI Cup final
Shelbourne defeated Waterford to qualify for their first FAI Cup final since 2011.
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Oct 16th 2022, 8:02 PM
PICTURETHIS
'I felt that I had blood on my hands... I’d have no honour if I left'
Ahead of today’s FAI Cup semi-final with Waterford, The42 caught up with Shelbourne’s Luke Byrne and Seán Boyd to look through pictures of the moments that have shaped them.
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Oct 16th 2022, 7:00 AM
proud
'I emailed Vera Pauw, texted Áine O’Gorman, telling them I can’t wait for next summer'
Ahead of Shelbourne’s FAI Cup semi-final on Sunday, Damien Duff reveals how Ireland’s World Cup qualification captured the imagination.
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Oct 13th 2022, 8:00 AM
off night
Frustration for Damien Duff as former players come back to haunt Shelbourne
Drogheda ended the Tolka Park outfit’s three-match winning streak.