'It breaks my heart': Damien Duff says soccer facilities 'lightyears behind GAA'

“I pass Ballyboden St Enda’s because I was born and grew up there. Even the entrance is ‘wow’. I don’t need to go inside"

New Shelbourne boss Damien Duff. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Damien Duff has hit out at the neglect of soccer facilities in Ireland, citing the contrast with GAA infrastructure to highlight the chasm.

Although three years ago, the Irish legend branded Croke Park chiefs as “dinosaurs” over the delay in making Páirc Uí Chaoimh available for the Liam Miller memorial match, he has the utmost admiration for their success in building stadia and training facilities.