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Duff accepts fans will get excited but wants his team to stay grounded

Duff not getting carried away despite 'big statement'

Damien Duff admitted a first away win over Shamrock Rovers in almost two decades was a "big statement" while insisting that he and his Shelbourne team would keep their feet on the ground.

Soccer • 24 May 24

Damien Duff applauds the home support after the game

'Glad we have our team back' - Duff hails ten-man Shels

Damien Duff was delighted with his side's performance in their top of the table clash with Shamrock Rovers, which ended scoreless at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 23 Apr 24

Ruaidhrí Higgins (L) and Stephen Bradley at the end of what was an entertaining encounter

Higgins: Leaving with point a wee bit of a disaster

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins was disappointed his side conceded late on in their 2-2 with Shamrock Rovers, while frustration in not kicking on after opening the scoring was Hoops boss Stephen Bradley's main takeaway from the Tallaght Stadium encounter.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Stephen Bradley: 'There were patches we were good and patches we were sloppy'

Bradley happy with a point after patchy display

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said that the 1-1 draw against Dundalk was a fair result, even though there were parts of the game where he felt his side were sloppy.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

Stephen Bradley has outlined his managerial ambitions

Bradley in 'no rush' to fulfil Ireland ambition

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley has revealed that managing Ireland is an ambition of his, while adding that he is in no rush for that dream to be realised.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Dylan Watts was one of five half-time substitutes as Rovers beat Saints at Tallaght Stadium

Rovers 'physically and mentally' ready to go - Bradley

Stephen Bradley wanted to use the President's Cup final to see if his side are in the right place to begin their league title defence next weekend.

Soccer • 10 Feb 24

Aaron McEneff is back for a second spell at Tallaght Stadium

McEneff makes Rovers return

Aaron McEneff has joined Shamrock Rovers on an initial loan from Perth Glory, with the deal to become a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

Soccer • 19 Jan 24

Markus Poom: 'I can't wait to get going again'

Poom returns for another season with Shamrock Rovers

Estonia international Markus Poom has committed to another season with Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 06 Jan 24

Stephen Bradley with the Men's Personality of the Year award

Bradley and Duggan scoop top prizes at SWI awards

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Peamount United midfielder Karen Duggan were the big winners at the annual SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland awards in Dublin.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and defender Roberto Lopes are both nominated for Men's Personality of the Year

Bradley and Daly among Personality of the Year nominees

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and St Patrick's Athletic boss Jon Daly have earned nominations at the 2023 SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Awards after leading their respective clubs to silverware this season.

Soccer • 29 Nov 23

Stephen Bradley celebrates with the league trophy at Tallaght Stadium

'We want more' - Bradley eyeing five for historic Hoops

"We want more, we can't stop" was the message from Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after he watched his side end their historic season by claiming their fourth league title in a row.

Soccer • 03 Nov 23

Roberto Lopes and his Shamrock Rovers team-mates celebrate securing another league crown

Bradley's boys pay tribute to boss and backroom team

Roberto Lopes and Ronan Finn hailed the role Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his backroom team had on the club's four-in-a-row achievement in the immediate aftermath of Friday night's SSE Airtricity Premier Division title-clinching win over St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

'If any team was going to catch us, I think it was this year considering the start we had'

Bradley: 'I want to go for five - but it's up to board'

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said the 2023 title victory had been the most difficult of all amid "people taking shots" both inside and outside the club.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Stephen Bradley salutes the Shamrock Rovers fans

'We played with a tremendous freedom' - Bradley

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley said his team produced their most complete performance of the season to sweep Bohemians aside in Friday night's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Stephen Bradley celebrates after the win over Dundalk

Bradley: Our best will be too much for anyone

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has said that results elsewhere will prove to be nothing other than white noise should his side play the way he knows that they can.

Soccer • 26 Aug 23

Shamrock Rovers players walk the pitch at Ferencvaros ahead of the 2022 clash

Hoops hoping Ferencvaros familiarity aids Euro attempt

Stephen Bradley is looking forward to going head-to-head, once again, with renowned Hungarian side Ferencvaros in tonight's Europa Conference League encounter in Budapest.

Soccer • 27 Jul 23

Stephen Bradley is confident Shamrock Rovers can reverse their first-leg defeat

Bradley backs rudderless Rovers to respond in Iceland

Stephen Bradley believes Shamrock Rovers can overturn their first-leg deficit against Breidablik and progress to the second qualifying round of the Champions League.

Soccer • 12 Jul 23

Stephen Bradley's side begin their European campaign on Tuesday night

Byrne boost for Hoops as Bradley talks up Breidablik

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley feels his side are even better-equipped for European competitions this year as he delivered a positive outlook on Jack Byrne ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League opener with Breidablik.

Soccer • 10 Jul 23

Cork issue lifetime bans as Bradley calls for charges

Cork City have issued lifetime bans to two individuals who admitted singing songs about Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley's nine-year old son during last Friday's Premier Division clash at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 01 Jun 23

Cork pub identifies those responsible for Bradley abuse

Owners of The Corner Flag pub in Cork, from where abuse towards Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley was chanted on Friday evening, say that they have identified those responsible.

Soccer • 27 May 23

"There's been a lot of noise. But we always get that at this club"

Bradley: People got 'carried away' by Hoops start

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said his team had stayed focused amid "the noise" generated by their slow start to the season, following their impressive 2-0 derby win over city rivals Bohemians on Friday night.

Soccer • 08 Apr 23

Neil Farrugia celebrates scoring Shamrock Rovers' opener at Dalymount Park

Bradley: Farrugia has the potential to play for Ireland

Neil Farrugia has the potential to force his way into the Republic of Ireland reckoning if he can realise his potential according to his Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley.

Soccer • 09 Apr 23

Declan Devine was animated during his first Bohs-Rovers derby in charge at Dalymount

Devine: Bohs in 'very good place' despite derby defeat

Declan Devine believes his Bohemians side remain in a great place despite a chastening derby defeat to Shamrock Rovers in front of the home support at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 07 Apr 23

'When you look at all the stats at the start of the season, we're number one in every category'

Bradley: Big Rovers win had been on cards for weeks

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt a big win had been on the cards for a while after his side consigned their winless start to the season to the rear view mirror with a 4-0 triumph at ten-man Dundalk on Friday night.

Soccer • 01 Apr 23

Bradley trusts process in midst of Hoops' winless run

Stephen Bradley insists Shamrock Rovers will "trust the process" and turn the corner after their wait for a first SSE Airtricity League Premier Division win of the season extended to six games on Friday night.

Soccer • 18 Mar 23