Shelbourne players applaud their supporters after their Premier Division victory over St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park last night. Photo: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
Shelbourne will face Linfield in a fascinating Champions League all-island derby next month.
Damien Duff’s League of Ireland champions will take on the Irish League’s dominant force in a vital two-legged tie that will have huge financial implications for the protagonists, as the winner is guaranteed at least two more ties if they advance.