Damien Duff to sign multi-year contract with Shelbourne as ownership tensions resolved

The Ireland legend guided the Reds to a fourth-placed finish, the club’s highest in the Premier Division since winning the league in 2006, but cast doubt over his future.

STAYING PUT: Shelbourne manager Damien Duff celebrates with his son Woody. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The prospect of Damien Duff quitting Shelbourne amid friction with new ownership was the catalyst for the Irish directors retaking control of the club from Acun Ilicali.

The Hull City owner – known as the Turkish Simon Cowell – agreed a deal in June to buy a 60% controlling stake in the League of Ireland club at an initial cost of €3m.