Stephen Bradley warns super six will be back for another bite

Stephen Bradley’s reward for masterminding the Hoops’ first title since 2011 is a place in the first round of the Champions League in July - a feat worth €1m to Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley (Super League clubs) have brought the Champions League to the brink this week. That’s an unbelievable negotiating tool. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

The dust is settling on the failed bid of 12 clubs to form a breakaway Super League but Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley still fears a widening divide between big and small leagues in Europe is inevitable.

Bradley’s reward for masterminding the Hoops’ first title since 2011 is a place in the first round of the Champions League in July.