LEAGUE of Ireland fans were left stunned on Sunday afternoon after the shock news of Damien Duff’s departure from Shelbourne.
The former Chelsea star shocked the Irish football community as he confirmed his exit from the LOI champions.
The Republic of Ireland legend Damien Duff decided to step down as boss, just weeks before their Champions League qualifier against Linfield.
Duff confirmed to RTÉ Sport that he handed in his resignation earlier today.
Shels currently sit sixth in the table, 15 points adrift of leaders and rivals Shamrock Rovers.
Duff has been unable to replicate that success so far this year as tension escalated with a number of opposing mangers.
His unexpected departure comes just 24 hours before the reigning Premier Division champions face Waterford.
One said: “Jesus, that’s a bit of a shocker!!”
While another penned: “You have to admit one thing , Damien Duff brought attention to the league that was never there before, got the feeling he was going through same thing as Roy keane at Sunderland, extremely high standards but didn’t have the players to match . Would assume Joey steps in now”
A third wrote: “Damien Duff gone? we never get any luck in Europe…”
While another commented: “Damien duff is most definitely in my head right now.”
And one fan said: “Damien Duff told his Shelbourne players this morning he’s leaving, 24 hours before tomorrow’s visit to Waterford and a fortnight out from their Champions League first round v Linfield. Barring a U-turn, LOI is losing its golden goose…”
