Doyle: Bradley can crack it as a cross-channel coach

Saints striker encourages Shams boss to make the jump to England to further his career

Wise counsel: Eoin Doyle pictured at the unveiling of Buy4Pets Online as associate sponsors for the League of Ireland and The LOI Show's primary partner for the 2022 season. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Eoin Doyle has backed his former teammate Stephen Bradley to become a success in England, advising him to leave his beloved League of Ireland behind to prosper in management.

Bradley is in advanced negotiations with Lincoln City about the managerial vacancy at the League One club and Friday’s meeting against Finn Harps could be last as Shamrock Rovers boss.