Damien Duff signs new long-term contract extension with Shelbourne

STAYING ON: Damien Duff signs new long-term contract extension with Shelbourne to keep im and his team at the helm for the foreseeable future. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Damien Duff signs new long-term contract extension with Shelbourne to keep im and his team at the helm for the foreseeable future.

Assistant manager Joey O'Brien, first team coach David McAllister, strength and conditioning coach Mauro Martins and goalkeeping coach Paul Skinner have all committed their future along with Duff to the club.

Duff has been an integral part of Shelbourne's resurgance in recent years and under his guidance the team has shown growth and development.

Duff joined the Reds in November 2021 and at his first season at the helm he led Shels to a seventh place finish and a first FAI Cup final appearance since 2011.

Shelbourne finished fourth in 2023 amid difficult circumstances off the pitch and Duff guided Shels back to European competition for the first time in 18 years.

Duff is delighted to continue at the helm alongside his managment team. “The players, the staff and the club are always in my heart and in my head. Time to rise again.”

Shelbourne CEO Barry Mocke is happy Duff and his team are remaining on. “We are thrilled to have Damien Duff and his coaching staff commit to new long-term contracts with Shelbourne FC. 

"Damien’s dedication, vision, and leadership are invaluable to our club, and we look forward to achieving great things together. I would like to thank the shareholders and board members for backing this decision. We are working toward a sustainable and successful club and this is an important step. 

"We’re delighted to have a special group of people leading our first team, and the commitment of Damien, Joey, David, Mauro and Paul to Shelbourne is a huge boost to the club for the coming years.”