The manager spoke to reporters ahead of Shelbourne’s clash in Switzerland.
Paul Fennessy DAMIEN DUFF admits his side are “massive underdogs” but wants to channel the spirit of the Brian Kerr Ireland underage teams he played with as Shelbourne look to cause an upset against FC Zurich in the Europa Conference League tomorrow night .
“Belief is a massive thing, and then obviously motivating them emotionally and Brian was brilliant at all three of them. Coming away to Europe and being a massive underdog, all I thought about for the last couple of days was what Brian did with the Irish teams back in the day. If we can tap into that, we’ll be doing alright.”
Meanwhile, captain Mark Coyle acknowledged that without wanting to disrespect first-round Gibraltarian opponents St Joseph’s, tomorrow evening’s game will be a step up in every respect. Such big occasions are where the Tolka Park outfit want to be and the game’s significance and what it means on a broader level is not lost on Duff.
“We want to put in a good show, but it’s not to put in or put on a gallant effort and go: ‘Ah well done,’ and ifs and buts. No.
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