Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992

**Predator** · 03/01/2025, 3:24 PM

MOTM performance in Norwich's 1-0 win away to Luton Town the other night. There was a nice moment after the game, with Duffy hugging and chatting with a dejected Mark McGuinness. Not sure if they've been in squads together before, but good to see some togetherness among the Irish lads.

**Ol� Ol�** · 03/01/2025, 3:34 PM

Originally Posted by Predator

MOTM performance in Norwich's 1-0 win away to Luton Town the other night. There was a nice moment after the game, with Duffy hugging and chatting with a dejected Mark McGuinness. Not sure if they've been in squads together before, but good to see some togetherness among the Irish lads.

As you might know, McGuinness's father is a Derry man so that might also be a connection.

**seanfhear** · 03/01/2025, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by Predator

MOTM performance in Norwich's 1-0 win away to Luton Town the other night. There was a nice moment after the game, with Duffy hugging and chatting with a dejected Mark McGuinness. Not sure if they've been in squads together before, but good to see some togetherness among the Irish lads.

Big Man Love ! !

**Predator** · 09/04/2025, 10:37 AM

Linked with MLS side New York Red Bulls

**seanfhear** · 09/04/2025, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Predator

Linked with MLS side New York Red Bulls

He hasn't too many years left. He has to make the best deal for himself long term. Unless you go into, football management / media, what does a soccer player do after playing to keep himself on an even keel ~ Especially if he a wee bit prone to the wrong sort of temptations.

**texidub** · 09/04/2025, 1:50 PM

would there be a tariff on that move now?

**Eirambler** · 09/04/2025, 2:43 PM

Originally Posted by texidub

would there be a tariff on that move now?

No but, as I saw in a comment on Twitter earlier, the move should suit him as they drive on the same side of the road as he seems to a fair bit of the time.

**John83** · 10/04/2025, 3:21 AM

Originally Posted by texidub

would there be a tariff on that move now?

Reminds me of a story from Simon Kuper's Barca. Under Franco, rivals to Real Madrid were given certain disadvantages by the government to keep things on an uneven keel. For example, there's a story of a half-time visit to a dressing room by a high-ranking official making sinister implications. Anyway, Barca agree a fee for Johan Cruijff, which as we know in hindsight was a very successful transfer. Thing is, they couldn't easily pay for him. In the end, the loophole they found involved Ajax billing Barca for "agricultural machinery".

**Predator** · 17/04/2025, 3:17 PM

Guy on the NY beat says there is 'nothing' to the rumours linking Duffy to NY Red Bulls...

**Predator** · 04/05/2025, 2:59 PM

Finished the year strong with a his fourth goal of the season yesterday. Typically murderous header.

**Predator** · 04/08/2025, 10:42 AM

Seems to be surplus to requirements under new new Norwich City manager Liam Manning.

"I think there's the possibility of that (Duffy & Slimane leaving). I'm sure with the guys you mentioned, everybody wants to play football. If that's not happening here or not likely here, then I'm sure people will want to pursue alternative options... We've had discussions with them. Shane, I can't speak highly enough of his attitude, how he's worked in training and the voice he's had."

https://www.pinkun.com/sport/intervi...imane-futures/

**Eirambler** · 04/08/2025, 11:52 AM

Wonder if Asia or the MLS might be tempting for him at his age?

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/08/2025, 1:02 PM

A real home bird, I wouldnt be surprised to see Derry throw four or five grand a week at him.

**Eirambler** · 04/08/2025, 5:14 PM

Still a year or two too soon for that I'd have thought.

**Predator** · 07/08/2025, 9:03 AM

Yeah, he's coming off the back of a season where he played nearly every game in the Championship and scored four goals, so it would be a surprise, but stranger things have happened. There was/is reportedly Championship interest in him, but he'd want to be walking straight into a team otherwise it could be a slow start to the season for him. Unless he suddenly starts at the weekend, he would be playing catch-up wherever he goes.

**Predator** · 16/10/2025, 8:34 PM

After effectively being frozen out for the first few months of the season, there have been suggestions that Duffy could be called upon to help address Norwich's abysmal start to the campaign.

“(Could Duffy be in contention for Derby?) I don’t want to commit to a decision now. What I can't speak highly enough of is his voice, his presence, his leadership, his character. He was out there around the training session on Tuesday, and that is important. We need that.”

https://www.pinkun.com/sport/intervi...rdoba-fitness/

This has been a strange episode. Norwich were clearly happy to let him move on to get him off the books, but a move never materialised and since then he has been missing a lot game time, which isn't ideal at this point in his career. Now, suddenly, it looks like he might get games...

**irishfan86** · 17/10/2025, 3:40 AM

I feel like this has been a recurring theme. A team starts the season wanting to play better football, Duffy is left out — then he comes back in.

He may not be a “modern CB” but he is a very influential player in both boxes and when things go wrong — he’s a difference maker. At Championship level I think he’s just a guy you have to select unless there are clearly better options.