'I was an 18-year-old playing in the Premier League and I thought I had made it . . . but you become a number'

"Having sat top of the table since May, the Reds managed to get over the line courtesy of Harry Wood's late winner in Derry on the final day, a goal that snatched the title from Shamrock Rovers and finally brought it back to Tolka Park."

Shelbourne entered the business end of the 2024 Premier Division campaign seeking a first triumph in 18 years. The Reds had been top of the table since May and stayed in contention as the final day approached. They secured the title through Harry Wood’s late winner in Derry, a goal that came at the decisive moment. The late strike snatched the championship from Shamrock Rovers. The result brought the Premier Division title back to Tolka Park after the long wait.

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