IT took Damien Duff quarter of a century to experience the frustration of watching one of his sides from the stand due to a red card suspension.
If the Ireland centurion is still fuming from his dismissal at Dundalk two weeks ago at least this Shels' victory and display will have helped soothe his anger.
From his lofty perch high in Tolka Park's now disused Drumcondra End stand, Duff and fellow-banned coach Alan Quinn observed the hosts march to three precious Premier points.