Ex-Chelsea Star Appointed Assistant Manager At Premier League Club

Brentford have announced the arrival of ex-Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff as assistant manager, talkSPORT reports.

Duff, who has been away from football since leaving his role as Shelbourne manager last year, will link up with Brentford boss and fellow Irishman Keith Andrews at the Premier League club.

The pair will be tasked with improving on last season’s ninth-placed league finish with the Bees having missed out on European qualification on the final day of the season.

Andrews and Duff previously worked together in the coaching set-up for Ireland with Duff having recently spent time at the west London club alongside the Brentford manager.

“I’ve known Damien for a long time,” Andrews told the club’s official website.

“I’ve seen him up close throughout his coaching journey. We’ve been on courses together and worked together as coaches with the Republic of Ireland national team.

“Damien will bring experience, presence and a real level of detail to our coaching department. He will add to the great group we already have and I’m very pleased that he is joining us.”

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Duff heroically led Shelbourne to the League of Ireland title in 2024 but was unable to steer the club to the same heights the following season, leading to his surprise departure.

It was Shelbourne’s first title in 18 years, coming just three years after gaining promotion to the top flight.

He described the title win as the ‘pinnacle of his career’ amid a host of standout highlights.

After launching his senior career at Blackburn, Duff signed for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea in 2003 in a £17million deal.

He went on to win two Premier League titles and the League Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.