Damien Duff on the emotions driving Shelbourne as they bid to secure a first Premier Division title since 2006.
After last night’s results, with two games to go, four points separate Shelbourne , Derry City, Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic.But the title is Shels’ to lose — win the remaining matches and their rivals are powerless to stop them.Players are more technical, innovative tactics have been introduced and the data revolution has changed how teams assess and recruit players.Ultimately, sport is a game of emotion and that factor can often offset the best-laid plans of coaches.
In the second season, largely behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the team finished bottom of the table and got relegated. When Waterford opened the scoring from the penalty spot through Padraig Amond, it accentuated these negative feelings. The home support undoubtedly played a part too. It felt like they were almost willing the Reds over the line.Momentum was on Shels’ side as it was so often earlier in the 2024 season.
“I’ve no ego,” Duff said. “I want to play great football and dominate the ball, but also, we go direct. We’re a pragmatic team and it got us a goal.”
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