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Sam Bone can hardly believe his luck as he prepares to return to Ireland. Bone, 25, was unsure what the future held after the surprise of being released by hometown club Maidstone. But he finds himself challenging for a title and playing in Europe after sealing a move to Shelbourne. He’s signed an 18-month deal, with the option of an extra year, at the League of Ireland leaders who are managed by ex-Chelsea winger Damien Duff. Duff, who won two Premier League titles under Jose Mourinho, had made Bone aware of his interest. And when the midfielder, with nothing taking his fancy in England, foll…

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