Damien Duff: 'I don't picture myself anywhere else but Ireland'

It sounds like there's very little chance of a convivial handshake between Duff and Bohs manager Alan Reynolds when they meet on Friday night. 

"Moving to Celtic, being a year or over a year without the family, I will never do that again," said Shelbourne manager Damien Duff. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Family in Wicklow and a family feel within Shelbourne will ensure Damien Duff remains a homebird for the rest of his career.

The Ireland centurion went from reluctant manager to title-winning one over three years, taking over a promoted Shels team and delivering their first Premier Division title for 18 years.