Stephen Bradley turns down Shamrock Rovers hot-seat despite European place

Shamrock Rovers 0 Bray Wanderers 0: Shamrock Rovers booked their place in the Europa League last night but it appears Stephen Bradley won’t be at the helm for the 2017 season.

The former Rovers player had last week been offered the job on a permanent basis but indicated to fans in his programme notes that he’d turned the chance down, leaving the Hoops board to search for another contender.

“Tonight marks my final home involvement with the first team before I resume my Academy role,” wrote Bradley, installed as caretaker boss following the sacking of Pat Fenlon in July.