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Shelbourne players react after conceding their third goal against St Pat's on Friday's opening night

Sheppard 'surprised with narrative' about Shels' opener

Former striker Karl Sheppard believes Shelbourne's openness at the back when they lose possession is a concern if it persists as the new SSE Airtricty League season continues.

Soccer • 21 Feb 22

Damien Duff: "I'm glad it's out of the way."

'Gutted' Duff highlights positives after Shels defeat

Damien Duff said he was relieved to get his first Airtricity League Premier Division game as Shelbourne boss over and done with as he praised his side for a spirited display in defeat to St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Damien Duff: 'The 24/7 focus of it... it's just ridiculous'

Duff ready to roll as opener finally comes around

Damien Duff admits he was not prepared for the "ridiculous" demands of League of Ireland management as he prepares for his first Premier Division game as Shelbourne boss on Friday night.

Soccer • 17 Feb 22

Much focus will be on the former Ireland international as he cuts his managerial teeth in the Premier Division

Duff: 24/7 nature of management has 'blown me away'

Damien Duff has said the one element of management that has shocked him in his early days in the Shelbourne job is the non-stop work ethic it demands.

Soccer • 09 Feb 22

RTÉ cameras will be at Tolka Park on 18 February

Dublin derby to open RTÉ's LOI coverage for 2022

Damien Duff's bow as a manager will open RTÉ's coverage of the new SSE Airtricity League season, as the former Republic of Ireland international's Shelbourne side are set to take on St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 25 Jan 22

Michael Duffy (L) and Patrick McEleney. Photo: Derry City.

Derry City unveil Duffy and McEleney

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins said the Candystripes have landed "two of the best players in the country" after Michael Duffy and Patrick McEleney were officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

Joey O'Brien lifts the Airtricity League Premier Division trophy

Joey O'Brien pays tribute to 'class' Shamrock Rovers

Joey O'Brien said an emotional goodbye to the Shamrock Rovers faithful on Friday night and set his sights on a fresh challenge with Damien Duff's Shelbourne.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Updated Joey O'Brien links up with Duff at Shelbourne

Joey O'Brien has left Shamrock Rovers to become a part of Damien Duff's back-room team at Shelbourne, while the Reds also confirmed the departure of Ryan Brennan.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Cunningham talks up the Duff effect

On this week's episode Adrian Eames and James O'Toole are joined by Kenny Cunningham, who looks ahead to the challenge facing the Republic of Ireland as they take on Portugal, and Damien Duff's chances at making Shelbourne great again.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Damien Duff: "My idea of an elite environment is training mornings, absolutely."

Duff: I know players have to put food on the table

Damien Duff says he's mindful of the fact his part-time Shelbourne players have "to put food on the table" but the new boss fully intends to put his squad through their paces in early morning sessions as he maps out his plans for life in the Premier Division.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Damien Duff is ready for a new challenge at Shels

'I'm absolutely fearful - that's where I'm at my best'

Damien Duff delivered a frank and honest assessment of the scale of the challenge he expects at Shelbourne after being unveiled as the freshly crowned First Division champions' new manager on Wednesday afternoon.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Damien Duff is the new Shelbourne manager

Damien Duff confirmed as Shelbourne manager

Republic of Ireland legend Damien Duff has taken up his first managerial post after being confirmed as the new manager of Shelbourne this morning.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Damien Duff is set to take over as new Shelbourne manager

Damien Duff set to be appointed Shelbourne manager

SSE Airtricity League First Division champions Shelbourne will announce their new manager at noon tomorrow with former Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff expected to take up his first managerial post.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

'I don't think they were given a great choice,' Duff said of Denmark

Duff: 'Disgraceful' to make Denmark finish Finland game

Damien Duff believes the decision to make Denmark finish their Euro 2020 match against Finland after Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest was 'disgraceful'.

Euro 2020 • 17 Jun 21

Robbie Keane's last appearance on the sideline for Ireland was in Mick McCarthy's (L) final game in charge in November 2019

Kerr: FAI must sort out 'mad' Robbie Keane situation

Brian Kerr is shocked that Robbie Keane is still an FAI employee, over a year after he lost his position as Republic of Ireland assistant coach.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Richie Sadlier and Damien Duff wrestle with the Super League fallout

Super League debate: RTÉ panel assesses the fallout

RTÉ soccer analysts Richie Sadlier and Damien Duff wrestled with the aftermath of the Super League controversy ahead of tonight's Champions League semi-final meeting between Real Madrid and Chelsea, two clubs who formed part of the notorious breakaway competition when it was announced nine days ago.

Soccer • 27 Apr 21

'I felt strongly about things and I would have been unhappy with myself if I'd stayed, it's as simple as that'

Duff: I'd be unhappy with myself if I'd stayed

Damien Duff says he doesn't regret his decision to leave his post on the Republic of Ireland coaching ticket and said he would continue to work for Irish football "in a different capacity."

Soccer • 16 Feb 21

Alan Kelly says he has decided to leave his post on health grounds

Alan Kelly leaves Ireland role due to Covid-19 concerns

Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly has decided to leave his international role, citing ongoing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 12 Jan 21

John O'Shea with the Ireland U21s in November

Kelly: Senior role 'natural progression' for O'Shea

Stephen Kelly believes it would be a "natural progression" for John O'Shea to step into the vacancy left by Damien Duff on Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's senior coaching staff.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

Damien Duff will not be involved for Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign

Damien Duff steps down from Ireland coaching position

Damien Duff has stepped down from his role as coach to Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team.

Soccer • 08 Jan 21

Gavin Strachan is the new Celtic first team coach

Celtic name Strachan as Duff's replacement

Celtic have appointed Gavin Strachan - son of former Parkhead boss Gordon Strachan - as their new first-team coach.

Soccer • 22 Jun 20

Celtic manager Neil Lennon (R) and first-team coach Damien Duff

Lennon hails Duff, Hearts hint at legal action

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has praised incoming Republic of Ireland coach Damien Duff after the club were awarded the Scottish Premiership title while relegated Hearts are threatening legal action if their proposal to restructure the division is not approved.

Soccer • 18 May 20

'You couldn't have asked for any better'

The RTÉ soccer panel were satisfied with the Republic of Ireland's position after Thursday's comeback 1-1 draw with Switzerland saw them stay three points clear at the top of qualifying Group D.

Soccer • 05 Sep 19