Damien Duff claims Shelbourne fitness coach was racially abusedJames CoxShelbourne manager Damien Duff has alleged that a member of his coaching staff was racially abused at last night's SSE Airtricity Premier Division game at St Patrick's Athletic. Fitness coach Mauro Martins was allegedly the target of the offending comment from a supporter before the game at Richmond Park. Speaking after the game, Duff paid tribute to the solidarity shown by his players during last night's performance. We're not a squad, we're not a football club, we're a family, and the lads were desprate to go and get the win for Mauro." Shelbourne are now five points clear at the top of the table, after Derry City fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bohemians.

Source: Irish Independent March 16, 2024 14:48 UTC