Damien Duff: Fans need to behave amid funding urgency in the LOI
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff believes much-needed investment into the League of Ireland could be curtailed if fan behaviour continues to make the wrong headlines.
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Shelbourne manager Damien Duff believes much-needed investment into the League of Ireland could be curtailed if fan behaviour continues to make the wrong headlines.
In an ideal world, the aftermath of Friday's clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne would have focused on an entertaining night on the pitch and a dramatic ending following Sean Boyd's late equaliser for Damien Duff's current SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders.
Shelbourne have offered an apology to the linemsan struck by an object thrown from the away section during their 2-2 draw at Drogheda United and condemned the actions of the individual responsible for the incident.
There was late drama aplenty at Weavers Park but Sean Boyd's late goal was overshadowed by an incident which saw assistant referee Dermot Broughton struck by an object thrown from the away section.
Shelbourne and Derry City didn't provide a thrilling spectacle in Tolka Park this afternoon yet both managers sounded overjoyed with their team's performances, albeit for different reasons.
Shelbourne remain eight points clear at the Premier Division summit after they and Derry City cancelled each other out in a scrappy stalemate at Tolka Park.
Liam Burt struck a stunning first goal for Shelbourne before forcing an own goal as Damien Duff's side extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division table to seven points.
Shamrock Rovers claimed the bragging rights over rivals Bohemians with a 3-1 win at Tallaght Stadium.