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Damien Duff

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Mr Shelby, Feb 12, 2020.

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  1. Sean Daleer Free Palestine Gold Member

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    Damien Duffer? Fell for it myself.
     
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  2. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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  3. eire4

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    He had a pot shot at Alan Kelly who recently left as GK coach as well on RTE yesterday. My understanding is he was * about the the whole video nonsense ahead of the England game last year and how any credence was given to the video being in any way an issue.

    "I know it's not ideal for the manager but at the same time I guess it's a chance for him to bring in a better coach than me, he has done OK on the goalkeeping side already, he has brought in Dean Kiely, a great guy who will bring a great energy to the side, a top coach who is coaching at the top level in the Premier League every week.
     
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  4. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Damien Duff is on course to become the new manager of Shelbourne with an announcement expected within the next 24 hours.

    The club's Under-17 boss was always the key figure in the process to replace Ian Morris and last Monday Independent.ie reported that the Tolka Park were waiting on an answer from Duff before looking anywhere else.

    He initially turned down the job but was asked to reconsider and talks across the weekend have led to Duff accepting the chance to enter senior management although the final details of a deal need to be ironed out before it's officially confirmed.

    Before saying yes, the former Ireland international had already started to identify a backroom team with Shamrock Rovers veteran Joey O'Brien lined up as a potential number two.

    Duff was previously cool on the idea of managing at League of Ireland level and needed guarantees that Shels would give him the authority and backing to make a success of the role.






    He is also conscious of the importance of a first job for a manager in the context of any longer term ambitions.

    Chairman Andrew Doyle wants to bring the club back to the top of the tree and last year's recruitment of Alan Caffrey from St Kevin's Boys as Sporting and Technical Director was a significant step.

    Duff's appointment would represent a fascinating departure and should be attractive for prospective signings as Shels look to strengthen for their return to the top flight.

    Securing O'Brien as part of the ticket would represent a coup.

    O'Brien played for Ireland alongside Duff and followed the same path by coming home to Shamrock Rovers.




    He has been coaching at underage level with the Hoops and has earmarked as management material by Stephen Bradley.




    But O'Brien remains an asset on the pitch with the 35-year-old starting last Friday's win over Finn Harps that secured back to back titles.
     
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    Certainly seems they are making real efforts to become a factor in the League of Ireland when they return to the top division next season with these steps.
     
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    They need to, otherwise they'll be next seasons Longford.
     
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    They certainly did not do well 2 years ago went straight back down but clearly they are determined not to have that happen again.
     
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    Good to see him doing well
     
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