Damien Duff ashamed and embarrassed by Shels fan who hit assistant ref

Assistant referee Dermot Broughton was struck by an object near the end of last night's clash with Drogheda United.

5 April 2024; Assistant referee Dermot Broughton, right, is treated after pyrotechnics from the Shelbourne supporters struck him during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Weavers Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Damien Duff says he is ashamed and embarrassed by the Shelbourne fan who threw an object injuring assistant referee Dermot Broughton during last night's 2-2 draw with Drogheda United at Weavers Park. 

The result maintains Shels' unbeaten shart to the season, but the game was overshadowed by the incident, which injured Broughton and caused the game to be stopped for 20 minutes close to the end.