Roeder reveals heart-to-heart with down-in-the-dumps Duff

NEWCASTLE manager Glenn Roeder believes Damien Duff is his own worst enemy as the Republic of Ireland winger battles to recapture his best form.

Roeder revealed he had a heart-to-heart with Duff, whose displays since his £5 million (€7.3 million) summer move from Chelsea have fallen short of expectations.

Although Roeder is delighted with Duff’s attitude, he feels he has undermined his performances by being “too hard on himself”.