Duff's fiery half-time oration combined with his assistant's tactical tweaks helped Shels to a sixth win on the bounce last night.
Shels boss Damien Duff says a mix of fire and ice helped his team win a sixth game on the trot to extend their lead at the top of the League of Ireland to seven points.
But it is last season’s top two who will occupy his mind most - with Derry coming to Tolka Park on Monday and Shamrock Rovers lurking in the background. “At half time Joey dealt with the tactics more and I dealt with the shouting and screaming. That's why I am a bit hoarse but sometimes you just need to let rip.
“I rarely shout and scream but the guys needed energy, sometimes a bit of a wake-up call, the melee just before half time, did that wake them up somewhat?The big question now is whether Duff and O’Brien can bring the title back to Tolka Park after an 18-year wait.
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