Byrne: Relationships have changed, success comes first for Duff and O'Brien

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Luke Byrne of Shelbourne during the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final Media Day at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Instead of relying on Damien Duff and Joey O’Brien for inspiration, Luke Byrne is now depended upon by the duo as the conduit to Shelbourne’s success.

Byrne played alongside the pair of Ireland internationals at Shamrock Rovers in 2018 and they’ve fused again as managerial pair and captain at the Reds.