Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Damien Duff’s approach is a breath of fresh air to Irish sport – is there any chance it might catch on?

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff speaks to journalists after last Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division draw with Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Rúaidhrí O'Connor

Is there any chance that the Damien Duff effect might just catch on in Irish sport?

After all, those involved in management across the board spend plenty of time studying the methods of those who are successful in other codes in the hope of gleaning nuggets for their own sporting world.​