Duff Shels exit almost derailed Boyd's wedding plans

Seán Boyd is now banking on a decent European bonus to pay for the wedding. 

Sean Boyd of Shelbourne celebrates after the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Damien Duff’s abrupt departure from Shelbourne almost scuppered Seán Boyd’s engagement plans but he’s thankful to the legend for guiding him towards funding the wedding.

Boyd hit double-figures as Shels won the league for the first time in 18 years last season but his mentor Duff sensationally quit last month just a fortnight before their Champions League campaign was to kick-off.