Graham Cummins: The reasons Shamrock Rovers are all but untouchable

Of course, Rovers’ budget is one of the deepest in the league but the manner in which manager Stephen Bradley handles such a large talented squad is testament to his managerial skills
Graham Cummins: The reasons Shamrock Rovers are all but untouchable

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate during the SSE Airtricity League win over Finn Harps. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

It was no surprise, considering the players and resources Shamrock Rovers possess, to see the Hoops create history last Monday by making it 31 successive league games without defeat with a routine 3-0 win over Waterford.

The last time Rovers suffered defeat in the league was a 3-2 loss to Dundalk back in September 2019, a victory that crowned Dundalk as champions, but the progress Rovers have made since then is credit to the players and the staff at the club. Of course, Rovers’ budget is one of the deepest in the league but the manner in which manager Stephen Bradley handles such a large talented squad is testament to his managerial skills.

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