Coyle respects Duff's decision, believes O'Brien right man to lead Shels 

“We got a reaction and I knew we would because I know the group. I know the players in the group, but we’re also disappointed because we deserved to win the game, and we didn’t. For us it’s about moving on because life goes on.” 

PROUD: Shelbourne captain Mark Coyle is proud of his side after a whirlwind week as he respects Damien Duff's decision to leave and believe Joey O'Brien is the man to lead the side going forward. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

It’s been a whirlwind couple of days for Shelbourne captain Mark Coyle and his teammates after the shock departure early on Sunday morning of manager Damien Duff, who walked away from Tolka Park after 151 games in charge following defeat to Derry the previous Friday.

The champions didn’t have much time to digest the news as they were on the road less than 24 hours later for their fourth game in 10 days as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Waterford at the RSC in a game that they should’ve won.