Damien Duff and Alan Kelly clashed over Stephen Kenny speech

Former Republic of Ireland coaches Alan Kelly (left) and Damien Duff (centre). Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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SUBSCRIBEFormer club and international teammates Damien Duff and Alan Kelly clashed over the infamous Wembley-gate incident, ultimately leading to both of their exits from the Ireland backroom staff.
The Irish Examiner has established that a major difference of opinion erupted between the pair about the video shown and speech delivered by manager Stephen Kenny in the dressing-room before the friendly against England on November 12.
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