Damien Duff decries difficult Irish market as Shels takeover beckons

Turkish billionaire Acun Ilicali recently turned his attention to the Tollka Park outfit.

BUYOUT: Shelbourne manager Damien Duff: Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Damien Duff is willing to embrace the proposed investment from Hull City owner Acun Ilicali but feels the paucity of domestic players would prevent a Shelbourne splurge.

The League of Ireland club have been seeking backers since last year and came close to brokering a takeover by Sport Republic, the vehicle with Southampton harnessing their multi-club club portfolio.