Liam Buckley concedes defeat in pursuit of Ireland legend Damien Duff

Liam Buckley has conceded defeat in the battle with Shamrock Rovers to secure the services of Damien Duff.

The former Ireland international has yet to be officially unveiled as a Hoop but, having tried to entice him to Richmond Park, the St Patrick’s Athletic boss now fully expects him to turn up in Tallaght in the near future.

“I presume he’ll go to Rovers,” said Buckley. “We met up with him and he’s a great lad. He’ll be a great addition to the league. I know he’s carrying a bit of an injury but he’s supposed to be fit around August and if that’s okay, he’ll go on and play.