Damien Duff claims fitness coach subjected to racial abuse during win over St Pats

“That’s why our win made it a special night, not for the club really but for him. That's all I'll say on the matter. I’ll leave it with whoever the relevant people are.”

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Richmond Park, Dublin 15/3/2024

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has claimed that a member of his backroom staff was racially abused during their game with St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park on Friday night.

Table-topping Shels opened up a five-point lead at the summit going into the international break with a 2-1 win over their Dublin rivals, thanks to two second-half goals from Will Jarvis.