MX23RW : Friday, July 5 06:44:16| >> :120:33666:33666:

Shane Duffy thanks Celtic for helping him through "tough year"

Shane Duffy thanks Celtic for helping him through
© Reuters
Shane Duffy said farewell to Celtic on social media amid reports that an injury has ruled him out of the last two games of the Scottish Premiership season.

Shane Duffy has thanked Celtic fans and teammates for helping him through a "tough year".

Duffy said farewell to Celtic on social media amid reports that an injury has ruled him out of the last two games of the Scottish Premiership season.

The Republic of Ireland defender endured a torrid time at his boyhood heroes after signing on loan from Brighton.

The 29-year-old scored in his first two appearances but soon suffered a loss of form and confidence as Celtic's season crumbled and their hopes of a 10th consecutive title slipped away.

Duffy posted a photograph of the high point of Celtic's campaign, them collecting the Scottish Cup following the previous season's delayed final in December.

The centre-back played 90 minutes at Hampden before Celtic clinched the trophy on penalties following a 3-3 draw with Hearts after extra-time.

He wrote on Instagram: "Grateful for the opportunity to get the chance to play for a club that many dream about doing.

Duffy celebrates a debut goal
Duffy scored against Ross County on his debut (Jeff Holmes/PA)

"Thanks to the supporters and the players for helping me through a tough year on and off the field. Not many know what goes on behind the scenes .

"Time to hit restart button and get myself sorted. Celtic football club will always have a place in my heart."

Duffy has two years remaining on his Brighton contract.

ID:446393: cacheID:446393:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:10410:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Siriki Dembele in action for Peterborough United in November 2020
Read Next:
Fulham to beat Rangers, Celtic to Dembele?
>
Read more about Shane Duffy Football
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!