 Rutherford departed Longford at the end of the 2007 season to rejoin former club Shelbourne on 31 January 2008 marking his third spell with the Tolka Park club.In the 2008 First Division season Rutherford made 29 league and cup appearances for Shels and scored 4 goals.His last goal in the League of Ireland was the winner at Athlone on 11 October.