This was an exercise in slow-burn dread – two and a half hours of relentlessly draining Euro 2024 qualifying playoff football.

The Tartan Army were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday night but were shocked when Bradley fired in for the visitors after 32 minutes.

Time stood still for Ireland during this caretaker spell in which they failed to score in over two games but at least a new boss will be at the helm in June.

The rest of the action across the province was quite competitive.

The FAI must make their decision on a new boss on criteria wider than these two friendlies.

The Everton man also expressed the view to keep on playing at international level beyond his 36th birthday later this year.

Reynolds is expected to take over as Bohs boss this week with his first game in charge being their trip to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.

The tournament has been played in a team format since 2017. 

Cathal Coughlan, Jah Wobble, and Linda Buckley are among the musicians who contributed to the collection of song cycles 

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill disappointed not to be in a league final as free takers all had a bad day at the office.

Are there some cracks appearing in the Limerick aura after Saturday night? I don’t think so.

Leitrim will play Laois in the Division 4 final.

It was so comfortable for Loais that manager Justin McNulty took off danger men Mark Barry and Evan O'Carroll after 26 minutes. 

Down will face Westmeath in the Division 3 final. 

The visitors knew that a win would take them back to a second tier they had graced for seven seasons until relegation this time 12 month ago, but Down had been the form team on this rung of the ladder and they were intent on moving on up instead.

The Rebels chief said he was pleased overall after a thrilling draw with the Orchard County. 

The Lilywhites end a sorry campaign on a low note. 

England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 hopefuls.

The interim boss saw his side draw with the Red Devils on Saturday evening.

Five bookings, including one for Cork City boss Tim Clancy, was followed in the last minute by a red after Lee Devitt’s late tackle on Harry Nevin.