Keith Andrews lauds ‘magnificent’ Damien Duff for instant impact at Brentford
Damien Duff has made a successful return to full-time coaching as part of the staff at Premier League club Brentford. The team secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Tottenham in their opening match.
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Highlights the career transition of a high-profile former player into professional coaching within one of the world's most competitive leagues.
Amid the jubilation of an impressive opening day victory, Damien Duff looked up into the stands, searching for loved ones inside the Gtech Community Stadium.
He was briefly distracted by the embrace of Stephen Rice. Embarking on his second season as Brentford’s set-piece coach, Rice is yet another Irishman on a staff led by Keith Andrews . A firm right arm across Duff’s shoulder nearly launched both men into celebratory orbit.
After powering past Tottenham with a 3-0 win, it had been a jubilant day for Brentford, let alone Rice in charge of the dead ball. Their third goal came via a corner routine prominently featuring Brentford captain Nathan Collins .
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