Premier League legend Damien Duff has launched a scathing attack on his own player, Shane Farrell, after the latter was sent off in Shelbourne’s 0-0 draw with Duff’s former club, Shamrock Rovers. Farrell, a fan favorite, received two yellow cards for bad tackles within 12 minutes of coming on as a substitute. Duff was furious with Farrell’s performance, criticizing his diet and lack of effort on and off the pitch. He even claimed that he, at the age of 45, could play as well as Farrell. Farrell’s dismissal reduced Shelbourne to 10 men for the final 15 minutes of the game, costing them a chance to secure a victory against their rivals.
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Former Chelsea star Damien Duff, now the manager of Shelbourne, made light of his potential marital issues in a candid post-match interview. After a 0-0 draw against Shamrock Rovers in a Dublin derby, Duff revealed his methods for motivating his team, which included “a bit of tough love, harsh words earlier on in the week.”