Stephen Bradley hits back at 'nonsense and hot air' aimed at Shamrock Rovers

Chris Forrester’s assertion in the build-up to Friday’s top-of-the-table clash that Rovers were “vulnerable” is understood to have struck a nerve in the Shamrock Rovers dressing-room

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley celebrates his side's winning goal with his players, from left, Dylan Watts, Gary O'Neill, and Sean Gannon during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

As Shamrock Rovers close in on their 19th title, manager Stephen Bradley says “nonsense and hot air” inspired their revival.

The champions lost four games in a row – their pair of Europa League playoff legs against Flora Tallinn, an FAI Cup exit to Bohemians, and a league loss to Finn Harps – before stitching three wins together.