Stephen Bradley hoping Shamrock Rovers can set up big European night in Tallaght

“I’ve always liked having the second leg in Tallaght because we know what big European nights can be there,” he said.

RALLYING THE HOOPS: Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Stephen Bradley has learnt plenty about European football since being handed his first managerial assignment as a 31-year-old.

The club didn’t wait for the second leg to axe Pat Fenlon following a 2-0 Europa League defeat to RoPS of Finland, with the caretaker overseeing a 1-1 draw in Rovaniemi.