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Shay Given reckons Ireland have finally unearthed a gem that can excite the nation as much as Robbie Keane and Damien Duff when they burst onto the scene.

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers played out a nill-all draw this evening

Kian Leavy scored the winner for Shelbourne.

With Hull City’s Turkish owner Acun Ilicali, described as the Turkish Simon Cowell, watching on in the stands, Damien Duff’s side struggled to find the X Factor at Richmond Park.

At the full-time whistle, Damien Duff made his way towards the pitch instead of acknowledging his opposite number Tim Clancy, the Shelbourne boss locked in his own thoughts after a frustrating evening at Richmond Park.

Nine months have passed since Shelbourne went to the home of their fierce rivals St Patrick’s Athletic and produced a winning performance that screamed rebirth.

John O’Shea’s arrival on the Ireland senior staff effectively means that the wheel has turned full circle for Stephen Kenny’s coaching ticket.

Former Bhoys boss Neil Lennon also spoke about the biggest 'what if' of his career in charge of the Scottish giants.

He spent his entire club career in England, but having seen his former team-mate and close friend Damien Duff succeed in his first managerial job at Shelbourne, Richard Dunne admits the prospect of taking charge of a team in Ireland is more attractive than slogging his way around the lower…