Former Ireland and Chelsea winger Damien Duff led Shelbourne from his native Dublin to their first League of Ireland title in 18 years on Friday, describing the thrilling finale to a dramatic season as the “pinnacle” of his decorated career.
In a race where five of the 10 teams were in contention just two weeks ago, Shamrock Rovers looked like winning a fifth successive title on goal difference when they led their final game and Shelbourne were being held by third-placed Derry City.
However, former Manchester United’s academy player Harry Wood tapped in a deflected free kick on 84 minutes to give Shels a 1-0 victory and decide a rollercoaster season that their manager said topped his two English Premier League winner’s medals.
Damien Duff celebrating after Shelbourne won the title. Photo: Ben Brady/Inpho
“I’ve openly said over the last few weeks that it would be the pinnacle of my professional career and it absolutely wipes the floor with it,” said…
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