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Colin Healy's Cork side were on the brink of a shock win before conceding two late goals

'We came to win' - Healy disappointed with tense draw

Neither manager was happy after a night of high drama at Tallaght Stadium ended with League of Ireland Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers and newly promoted Cork City taking a point apiece.

League of Ireland • 07 Mar 23

Markus Poom (R) in action against Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne

Estonian boom continues as Poom joins Rovers

Shamrock Rovers have completed the loan signing of Estonian international midfielder Markus Poom.

Soccer • 16 Jan 23

Bradley & Slattery win SWI Personality of Year awards

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery were the big winners at the annual SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland awards in Dublin on Saturday night.

Soccer • 14 Jan 23

Trevor Clarke with manager Stephen Bradley at the club's training base in Broadstone

Hoops confirm Clarke return, Ben Doherty back at Derry

Shamrock Rovers have announced the return of Trevor Clarke, with the player making the loan-move from League One side Bristol Rovers for the 2023 season, while Derry City welcome back Ben Doherty

Soccer • 06 Jan 23

'I don't know how he's got through the season. For everything that's gone on, both on the pitch but obviously off it as well'

Bradley showed 'extraordinary' resolve in 2022 season

Former St Patrick's Athletic winger Conan Byrne has hailed Stephen Bradley's "extraordinary" resolve in 2022, guiding Shamrock Rovers to a third successive Premier Division, while dealing with his son Josh's illness.

Soccer • 03 Nov 22

Bradley with his wife Emma and their three children

Bradley hails 'incredibly special' moment at Tallaght

Stephen Bradley thanked supporters and players after Shamrock Rovers lifted their 20th SSE Airtricity League title.

Soccer • 31 Oct 22

Sean Kavanagh, Lee Grace, Richie Towell and Neil Farrugia thank supporters at Tallaght last night

Bradley: You need to be further ahead in the league

Shamrock Rovers need to have less chopping and changing if they're to make a real mark in Europe next season, according to their manager Stephen Bradley.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

Gent scored shortly after Rovers were reduced to 10 men

Bradley: Lessons for Rovers after red card changes game

Stephen Bradley says the sending off of Justin Ferizaj "completely changed" their game with Gent at Tallaght as the Hoops picked up a second Conference League point on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Oct 22

Stephen Bradley on third successive title: 'It's an incredible achievement from the group'

Stephen Bradley in 'no rush' to sample pastures new

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says he still has ambitions to test himself in other leagues, but the immediate focus is winning more silverware with the Tallaght club.

Soccer • 25 Oct 22

Stephen Bradley was not happy with the officials in his side's Europa Conference League clash with Molde

'Not good enough' - Bradley slams officials after loss

"Not good enough at this level." That was the verdict of Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley following his side's 2-0 defeat to Molde at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

Shamrock Rovers will be looking for a much-improved performance against Molde on Thursday night at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley hoping home form can play Hoops into contention

Stephen Bradley still harbours hopes of Shamrock Rovers qualifying for the knock-out phase of the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Bradley had felt that Molde would prove to be Shamrock Rovers' toughest assignment

Bradley turns attention to Shels after loss at Molde

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said thoughts will immediately turn back to their SSE Airtricity League showdown with Shelbourne after a chastening night on the road at Molde in the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

Shelbourne's Matty Smith in action against Gary O'Neill of Shamrock Rovers

Bradley: Rovers squad can deal with fixture pile-up

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley feels that his squad are still well equipped to deal with their heavy workload despite recording just one win from six in their September fixtures to date.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Stephen Bradley wary of Horgan's 'honest' Harps

Shamrock Rovers will aim to extend their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table when they welcome Finn Harps to Tallaght Stadium on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 11 Sep 22

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley salutes the crowd at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley frustrated not to secure European victory

Shamrock Rovers secured a well-deserved point against Djurgardens, however, Stephen Bradley wanted all three, as the Hoops manager felt that his side's play merited an opening night victory in the Europa Conference League group stages.

Soccer • 08 Sep 22

Stephen Bradley speaking at the pre-match press conference at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley belief offers optimism for Hoops' Euro campaign

Stephen Bradley believes that Molde are the best team in the group, he acknowledges that Djurgardens will be deemed favourites in the opener, however, the Shamrock Rovers manager expects his team to be competitive and win games having qualified for the Europa Conference League group stages.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley celebrates

'Excellent' Byrne the difference for Bradley & Doherty

Stephen Bradley paid tribute to his returning international star Jack Byrne as he made his first start since being dogged by injury throughout the summer.

Soccer • 29 Aug 22

Stephen Bradley celebrates after Shamrock Rovers' win

Bradley: Hoops not in group stage to make up numbers

Stephen Bradley insists that Shamrock Rovers will be targeting progression from their group in the Europa Conference League after a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday night.

Soccer • 26 Aug 22

Bradley oversees training at the Groupama Aréna in Budapest

Bradley on 'future captain' Watts, Ferencvaros step-up

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes that midfielder Dylan Watts is one of the few players in the League of Ireland that can change the tempo of a game, an attribute that no doubt will be needed as the Hoops face Ferencvaros in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round.

Soccer • 18 Aug 22

The Shamrock Rovers manager was satisfied with his side's performance at Derry

Bradley lambasts league for not pushing Derry game back

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt a point at Derry City on Friday was a satisfactory result in the midst of a hectic week for his side but felt the league authorities showed "zero leadership" in not pushing the game back.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

Stephen Bradley celebrates after the victory in Skopje

Bradley hails Rovers but hits out at travel issues

Stephen Bradley lauded Shamrock Rovers' achievement of securing group stage European football this season but said that "serious questions need to be asked" about logistic issues which has led to them having to fly via Shannon Airport.

Soccer • 10 Aug 22

A happy Stephen Bradley following the first leg win in Tallaght

Bradley urges Hoops to 'up levels' for crucial clash

Good news, bad news for Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley on the injury front ahead of tomorrow's vital Europa League qualifier against Shkupi.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

'The fans were fantastic again. We weren't at our best but we got the win and we know we have a real game on our hands next week'

Bradley wary of Shkupi despite Hoops' two-goal gap

Stephen Bradley is hopeful that Gary O'Neill's last-gasp goal against Shkupi at Tallaght Stadium will prove to be the difference for Shamrock Rovers as the manager anticipates a difficult return leg in North Macedonia.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Shamrock Rovers beat Ludogorets at home but went out of the Champions League on aggregate

Bradley feels Rovers can get past 'dangerous' Shkupi

Stephen Bradley is convinced that his Shamrock Rovers side have the quality and capability of beating Shkupi over two legs to progress to the next stage of the Europa League.

Soccer • 03 Aug 22

Finn, second from left, celebrates finding the net against Hibernians of Malta in the previous round

Finn wants no moral victories as Hoops face Ludogorets

While accepting that the trip to Bulgaria to take on Ludogorets in their Champions League second round qualifier is a step up, Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn has highlighted a mindset within the squad that is determined to ensure that the tie is still alive for the return leg in Tallaght.

Soccer • 18 Jul 22