The Bridge builder

It is no coincidence that Chelsea’s dip in Premiership form coincided with the absence of the injured Damien Duff. Now back to fitness, Duff is ready for the pivotal months of the season. He spoke to Bill George.

AIRPORTS and the attendant frustrations are synonymous with life as a top-flight professional footballer. Just ask Damien Duff.

A perusal of his schedule last week illustrates the point. It was enough to make even the most intrepid traveller blanch.