Damien Duff Celebrates Shelbourne Title Win

Damien Duff, former Chelsea winger and current manager of Shelbourne, celebrated his team's historic League of Ireland title win but was left unable to connect with his old boss, Jose Mourinho, after a failed phone call. Shelbourne clinched the title with a late goal from Harry Wood, marking their first league championship in 18 years. Duff had promised €500 to his players for celebrations if Mourinho didn't answer his call, leading to a light-hearted moment when Mourinho failed to pick up. In the lead-up to the match, Duff utilized Mourinho's motivational influence, sharing a video message from the legendary manager with his squad. He reflected on the strong mentality of his team, comparing it to the camaraderie he experienced during Chelsea's title-winning days in 2005. Duff noted that he had been tapping into Mourinho's siege mentality approach to foster unity and determination among his players.