Stephen Bradley rejects Lincoln City approach

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley 

Stephen Bradley has rejected the chance of managing Lincoln City to remain as head coach of League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers.

Bradley (37) had been identified as the first choice to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Michael Appleton but has decided to remain at Tallaght to continue their bid of securing a hat-trick of titles. They will likely be seeded too for the Uefa Champions League qualifying round draw in mid-June.