Bradley has points target but will not underestimate Larne duel

Victory in Belfast will top the haul up by another €400,000 but monetary gain is secondary to the prestige of progressing to be among the 24 teams in Uefa’s latest competition.

Stephen Bradley speaks to the media during a Shamrock Rovers press conference at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

At the scene of his first All-Ireland triumph 17 years ago, Stephen Bradley tests himself as a manager in the battle of the island’s national champions.

Coaching was a long way off Bradley’s mind when he helped Drogheda United beat Linfield in the Setanta Cup but he’s exceeded his playing career by steering Shamrock Rovers within two games of an unprecedented five titles on the spin.