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Damien Duff

Last year
2025
Damien Duff
'My take-home as a coach is maybe to relax a little bit more'
27 Nov 2025
3.8k
2
League of Ireland
Joey O'Brien set to be confirmed as Shelbourne manager
Former Republic of Ireland international takes the reins after stepping up following Damien Duff’s resignation.
David Sneyd
2 Jul 2025
4.2k
1
talking point
Why have there been so few Republic of Ireland-born Premier League managers?
27 Jun 2025
2.2k
2
column
Duff's Shels era went as nobody would have believed and ended as anyone would have predicted
Duff is a man of multitudes and he dedicated them all to Shelbourne and the League of Ireland. He should be forgiven for feeling exhausted.
Gavin Cooney
26 Jun 2025
1.8k
1
League of Ireland
'It's not about mentality for me. I know the group, I know we do everything right'
Shelbourne captain Mark Coyle insists “there’s no bad blood” with Damien Duff as club gets to grips with dramatic resignation.
David Sneyd
24 Jun 2025
1.5k
0
Respect
'I am sad to see him leave... He's a good manager and a good person'
24 Jun 2025
4.9k
1
Reaction
'I told him to take a couple of days... His mind was made up' - Joey O'Brien on Damien Duff's dramatic exit
Shelbourne No.2 steps into caretaker charge and details a whirlwind 24 hours for League of Ireland champions.
David Sneyd
23 Jun 2025
3.2k
3
End game
From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week
Dubliner’s dedication was intense until the spark went out on his transformative period at Tolka Park and in League of Ireland.
David Sneyd
22 Jun 2025
7.4k
5
Exit
Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne FC manager
The 42
22 Jun 2025
29.3k
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Exit
Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager
The 42 understands he informed players of the decision this morning.
David Sneyd
22 Jun 2025
15.2k
64
One and done
Grit and guile sees Shelbourne inflict first home defeat in a year on St Patrick's Athletic
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
16 Jun 2025
1.8k
3
turned sour
Rift reopens as Damien Duff accuses Stephen Bradley and Shamrock Rovers of lacking class
Rival managers looked to have eased tensions with handshakes before verbal alteraction on pitch ahead of interviews.
David Sneyd
14 Jun 2025
3.1k
7
opposing view
'It's a week on the gargle. That's not the football education I had in England'
31 May 2025
6.5k
21
magic martin
John Martin Shelbourne's hat-trick hero in 3-2 thriller with Sligo Rovers
23 May 2025
1.0k
1
League of Ireland
'I’m not one bit mortified for myself, I’m mortified for the league': Damien Duff on that viral photo
Duff’s Shelbourne drop to sixth after 0-0 home draw against Drogheda United.
20 May 2025
7.3k
15
One and done
No need for late, late drama as Bohemians beat nine-man Shelbourne
Dayle Rooney’s first-half penalty enough for 1-0 win as Mark Coyle and Ali Coote see red for champions.
David Sneyd
16 May 2025
1.3k
6
Soccer
Stephen Kenny says 'sportsmanship is a thing of the past' in League of Ireland
David Sneyd
14 May 2025
2.9k
3
League of Ireland
'You kind of need to earn your stripes first' - Shelbourne's Scottish midfielder on finding his voice
12 May 2025
862
0
League of Ireland
'It has absolutely got out of control... everybody needs to keep schtum'
David Sneyd
10 May 2025
3.8k
0
More Drama
Shelbourne snatch stunning 90th-minute win over St Patrick's Athletic
Kerr McInroy struck decisive goal in 2-1 win at Tolka Park.
David Sneyd
reports from Tolka Park
9 May 2025
1.9k
9
War of Words
Duff: 'Since Stephen got invited to the Dáil, he seems to think he can comment on everything'
6 May 2025
8.9k
4
THE BEAT
Shelbourne's moment of a lifetime will live on in hearts and minds, and passed on in song
As the champions return to Derry City tonight, The 42 tells the story of faith, despair and joy… and a bus that went on fire.
David Sneyd
2 May 2025
895
0
tough gig
'You could say it’s the impossible job' - Damien Duff on FAI search for new Chief Football Officer
Shelbourne boss says it would be “pretty small minded” to only consider Irish applicants as Marc Canham’s successor.
David Sneyd
26 Apr 2025
1.0k
0
League of Ireland
Damien Duff hits back at 'awful' Roddy Collins comment about striker Mipo Odubeko
12 Apr 2025
6.7k
2
League of Ireland
'The real edge for Shelbourne in a Dublin derby is against Bohs' - Duff eager for latest test
9 Apr 2025
765
6
future plans
Damien Duff 'too busy' to meet Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson for a pint
15 Mar 2025
4.1k
5
honours even
Controversy as Galway earn point against Shelbourne
3 Mar 2025
5.9k
3
Reaction
'I don’t think people across the water look at it very fondly' - Duff on LOI's perception
2 Mar 2025
2.0k
1
Backlash
'I’d die for my players, I’m not sure how many agents out there would die for their players'
Damien Duff, Stephen Kenny, and Stephen Bradley put on united front in wake of Ian Harte’s “incredible” League of Ireland comments.
1 Mar 2025
4.6k
4
spoils shared
Early drama and constant tension as Shamrock Rovers dig in for draw with Shelbourne
Harry Wood gave champions lead after two minutes before Aaron McEneff equaliser soon after gave Hoops first point of season.
David Sneyd
reports from Tolka Park
28 Feb 2025
1.4k
2
Maturity
Shelbourne's most-used player under Damien Duff has come of age
28 Feb 2025
3.0k
0
Let there be light
'I was like a stray dog' - Damien Duff hails players' performance after Tolka powercut
15 Feb 2025
2.0k
0
Soccer
Shelbourne beat Derry on opening night of League of Ireland action
The 42
14 Feb 2025
7.5k
16
League of Ireland
Power cut at Tolka but champions Shelbourne blow Derry City away
Lengthy stoppage as lights go out but Damien Duff’s side show intent with rip-roaring start to title defence.
David Sneyd
reports from Tolka Park
14 Feb 2025
1.9k
1
Interview
‘Anyone can win one title. We’ve got to go out there and win it again. That's the hard part’
13 Feb 2025
2.0k
2
League of Ireland
'There is something mad about Dundalk that drags you in and gets hold of you'
12 Feb 2025
1.3k
0
League of Ireland
Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
David Sneyd
11 Feb 2025
1.7k
1
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8 Feb 2025
974
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League of Ireland
'You will get left behind' - Duff warning to Shels players as he fumes over 'ridiculous injuries'
7 Feb 2025
5.9k
2
earning his spurs
'I will be supporting him as a League of Ireland fan, but he is playing catch up'
5 Feb 2025
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