Damien Duff, manager of Shelbourne, has voiced his discontent with the League of Ireland's mid-season break, labeling it as a tradition that encourages a 'jolly boys outing' atmosphere and heavy drinking. Following a 1-1 draw with Cork City, he characterized the break as 'amateurish' and revealed that he has had disagreements with some players about its implications for professionalism within the team. His comments suggest a call for reevaluating the value and format of the mid-season recess in the league.
Damien Duff has highlighted that the mid-season break in the League of Ireland feels more like a 'jolly boys outing', criticizing it for fostering a culture of drinking among players.
He referred to the mid-season break as 'amateurish', depicting it as a tradition that leads to clashes between him and some players regarding its appropriateness.
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