Damien Duff has joined Brentford as first-team assistant coach.

Duff, who led Shelbourne to the League of Ireland Premier Division title in 2024, will begin work with the Bees later this month.

“I’ve known Damien for a long time,” said head coach Keith Andrews.

“I’ve seen him up close throughout his coaching journey. We’ve been on courses together and worked together as coaches with the Republic of Ireland national team.

“Damien will bring experience, presence and a real level of detail to our coaching department. He will add to the great group we already have and I’m very pleased that he is joining us.”

Duff enjoyed an illustrious playing career spanning almost two decades, making more than 600 senior appearances and earning 100 caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Starring under José Mourinho, the winger won two Premier League titles, the League Cup and Community Shield during three years with Chelsea.

Duff also represented Blackburn Rovers - where he lifted the League Cup in 2002 – as well as Newcastle United, Fulham, Melbourne City and Shamrock Rovers.

After retiring from playing in 2015, Duff moved into coaching with Shamrock Rovers before joining the Republic of Ireland set-up as a coach in 2018.

He later became first-team coach at Celtic, helping the club secure a domestic treble during the 2019/20 campaign.

Duff took charge of Shelbourne in November 2021 and oversaw a significant period of progress at the Dublin club, guiding them into UEFA Conference League qualifying before delivering the League of Ireland Premier Division title in 2024 - Shelbourne’s first league championship in 18 years.

He now joins Keith Andrews’ first-team staff ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.