Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Darragh Culhane

Damien Duff's hilarious reaction as Shelbourne goalkeeper Scott-van-der-Sluis joins Love Island as bombshell

Damien Duff had a hilarious reaction after it was announced goalkeeper Scott van-der-Sluis departed Shelbourne to join the Love Island villa.

Playing time has been limited for the Shels shot-stopper and he was released from his contract in order to join the show.

Shelbourne released a statement on Thursday morning wishing the 22-year-old well and Damien Duff had his say on the matter.

READ MORE: Check out our soccer section

He said: "“I was shocked and saddened that Scott chose a villa in Mallorca full of beautiful single women over myself, the staff and the players," Duff said, jokingly.

"All jokes aside, I thank Scott for his services to Shelbourne FC and we all wish him the very best for the future, whatever that holds.”

And the Welsh net minder also said of his departure: "I’d like to thank Shelbelbourne FC for everything they’ve done for me, the lads, staff, fans and people around the club have been brilliant with me since coming in.

Love Island star and former Shelbourne keeper Scott van der Sluis. (ITV/Love Island)

“I’ve loved my time at Shels, Football is all I’ve ever done, all I’ve ever known. So this is a new and exciting opportunity for a change-up in life.

“Shels are a great club going in the right direction and I look forward to seeing what the lads can achieve. Shels is my club now, I look forward to cheering on the lads as a fan.”

READ NEXT:

Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.