Damien Duff: 'Its not about defending or retaining the title it's about winning the title'

Despite lifting the trophy last November, Duff has circled Shamrock Rovers as favourites for the 2025 instalment

Manager Damien Duff poses for a portrait during the Shelbourne FC Away Jersey. 

Damien Duff has banned title defence talk within his Shelbourne dressing-room as the Reds shape up to begin the new season on Friday fortnight.

The two-time Premier League winner and Ireland centurion masterminded the first Premier crown for the club in 18 years, defying their long odds to deny Shamrock Rovers an unprecedented fifth title in a row.