Damien Duff's Shelbourne grab dramatic late winner to seal first title in 18 years

Shels needed to win after Rovers kept them honest by beating Waterford and as with all the challenges faced this year, Duffer’s crew prevailed.
Damien Duff's Shelbourne grab dramatic late winner to seal first title in 18 years

DUFFER DELIGHT: Shelbourne manager Damien Duff and Sean Gannon after their side's victory. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Premier Division: Derry City 0 Shelbourne 1 (Wood 85’)

Substitute Harry Wood clinched Shelbourne their first league title since 2006, tapping home the winner with six minutes left just as Shamrock Rovers appeared poised to steal their thunder.

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