‘We never stopped believing,’ says Damien Duff as Shelbourne bring League of Ireland trophy to Tolka Park after 18 years
The side beat Derry FC by 1-0 at the Brandywell Stadium in Co Derry last night in a moment which will be slow to lose it’s spark for fans.
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff, who has two Premier League winners medals and 100 caps for Ireland, took over three years ago.
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff with the SSE Airtricity Premier Division trophy. Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile
He has since led the side to their first FAI cup final in 11 years and has now brought them to their first Irish title since 2006, almost two decades ago.
“We believed and we never stopped believing, so I know it’s been a long time coming,” said manager Damien Duff, speaking to the crowd whose seats were stamped with stickers reading ‘Duffer’s Red Army.’
“I think you’ve forgotten over the last 18 years that this are the greatest, the biggest club in the country.
“I think you can overcomplicate life, you can overcomplicate your job, you can overcomplicate football,” he said, adding that there was…
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