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'I touched on it the last time that no-one understood the hard times he had last year, including the loss of his father'

Coleman lauds how Duffy has battled through tough times

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has lauded Shane Duffy's return to form at club level and the way he persevered during difficult times on and off the pitch over the past year.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

'I'm just relishing to play against the best players in the world and giving everything for Ireland'

Molumby relishing chance to battle with Portugal stars

Jayson Molumby is adamant that he will be sharp enough to feature during the Republic of Ireland's three FIFA World Cup qualifiers over the next week and a half and is relishing the chance to go up against Portugal on Wednesday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Shane Duffy will bring the feelgood factor to the Ireland camp ahead of a tricky test in Portugal

Duffy back in Premier class but Kenny's squad in tiers

Shane Duffy is flourishing back in the top flight, but too many of Stephen Kenny's potential squad are struggling for game time or operating in the lower divisions.

Soccer • 25 Aug 21

Duffy scored yesterday as Brighton kept a clean sheet

Shane Duffy is like 'a new signing' says team-mate

Adam Webster has hailed team-mate Shane Duffy's new lease of life as handing Brighton the same energy as a new signing.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Shane Duffy gestures to supporters after Brighton's 2-0 win over Watford

'He's been fantastic' - Potter hails resurgent Duffy

Graham Potter has backed resurgent Shane Duffy to have a long-term future at Brighton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Shane Duffy heads home Brighton's opener against Watford

Rejuvenated Duffy powers Brighton past Watford

A rejuvenated Shane Duffy toasted his Brighton resurgence with a thumping header as the Seagulls saw off Watford 2-0 in the Premier League.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Shane Duffy back in celebratory mode with old defensive partner Lewis Dunk

Duffy delighted to be back home at Brighton

Shane Duffy pressed the reset button during the summer in an attempt to keep his Premier League dream alive, and the Ireland defender enjoyed the perfect start to the season, helping Brighton to an opening-day 2-1 victory over Burnley.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Shane Duffy was back involved for Graham Potter's first team on the opening weekend

PL wrap: Everton fight back, Duffy starts Brighton win

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's contentious reign as Everton boss got off to the perfect start as his side came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1, while Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy started as Brighton beat Burnley 2-1.

Soccer • 14 Aug 21

Shane Duffy greets some of the Ireland supporters inside Szusza Ferenc Stadion

Shane Duffy vows to rest up and come back stronger

Shane Duffy is determined to come back from a summer of rest and "show everyone how good I am again" after ending a challenging season with a fine display for the Republic of Ireland in Hungary.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with Matt Doherty

Ireland player ratings: Youngsters give hope for future

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side turned in an encouraging display as they claimed a 0-0 draw away to Hungary. Here's how the players rated.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Shane Duffy's time at Celtic has come to an end

Duffy signs off and thanks Celtic fans

Shane Duffy has thanked Celtic fans and team-mates for helping him through a "tough year".

Soccer • 07 May 21

Shane Duffy (L) and Dara O'Shea during training on Friday

Dara O'Shea praises 'amazing' Duffy for his support

Dara O'Shea said Shane Duffy has offered him huge support in the background despite the young West Brom defender usurping the experienced Derryman at the heart of the Republic of Ireland defence.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

The manager has noticed a change in morale within the squad during the ongoing international window

Blue skies in the Ireland camp as Covid cloud vanishes

Stephen Kenny's first three months in charge of the national team were shrouded in a Covid cloud, which lingered with intent throughout the team's eight-game winless streak.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

Thierry Henry feels that not enough is being done to tackle online racism

Henry to ditch social media in protest over racism

Former France international Thierry Henry said on Friday he will be disabling his social media accounts to protest against the platforms for not taking action over anonymous account holders who are guilty of racism and bullying online.

Instagram • 26 Mar 21

Ciaran Clark had given Shane Duffy his backing despite the Derry man's struggles at Celtic

Clark leaps to Duffy's defence

Ciaran Clark is backing Shane Duffy to prove his World Cup pedigree as the Republic of Ireland prepare to launch their campaign in Serbia.

Soccer • 23 Mar 21

Patrick van Aanholt was racially abused on Instagram

Palace's Van Aanholt racially abused on Instagram

Crystal Palace left back Patrick van Aanholt was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram following Wednesday's Premier League draw at home to Manchester United.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

Instagram will take no action over Shane Duffy abuse

Instagram has confirmed no action will be taken against a man who sent sectarian abuse to Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy and mocked his father's death.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

Shane Duffy captained Ireland in last November's Euro 2020 play-off

Instagram to probe abusive messages sent to Shane Duffy

Instagram are to investigate after Republic of Ireland and Celtic defender Shane Duffy was sent sectarian and abusive messages on the social media platform.

Soccer • 22 Feb 21

Shane Duffy endured another tough day at the office

Celtic misery deepens as St Mirren take three points

Celtic's season lurched back into disarray with their first home defeat to St Mirren since 1990.

Soccer • 30 Jan 21

It's time for Lennon to leave Celtic, says Hartson

John Hartson believes former Celtic team mate Neil Lennon's time as Parkhead boss should be up.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Duffy is said to be dealing with a personal matter

Duffy to miss next Celtic game over "personal matter"

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is set to be unavailable for Celtic's Scottish Premiership clash with Hibernian on Monday.

Soccer • 10 Jan 21

Rangers edge 10-man Celtic to extend lead at top

Rangers extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 19 points after Steven Gerrard's team claimed a 1-0 win over 10-man Celtic at Ibrox.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Duffy celebrating after yesterday's goal

Duffy looking forward to playing in front of fans

Shane Duffy admits he got goose bumps when cheered into Celtic Park by fans who had previously turned on the team.

Soccer • 14 Dec 20

Shane Duffy seals the victory for Celtic against Kilmarnock

Duffy on target as Celtic beat Kilmarnock

Celtic ensured they lost no more ground on Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock at Parkhead.

Soccer • 13 Dec 20

Celtic's Diego Laxalt celebrates after making it 2-2

Laxalt rescues Celtic but miss out on victory at Hibs

Celtic missed the chance to close the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers but Diego Laxalt's stoppage-time equaliser did rescue a point against Hibernian in a 2-2 draw at Easter Road.

Soccer • 21 Nov 20