Rovers 'in a nice place' as Bradley's men cross final Bridge

Shamrock Rovers have already achieved that objective. They and Chelsea are two of the three teams across the 36 unbeaten in the opening five games.

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Walking up the Stamford Bridge steps again had Stephen Bradley reminiscing about his childhood and he’ll be able to adapt the Chelsea swagger regardless of this outcome.

When the draw for the Conference League was conducted in August, it was widely anticipated that a result would be required in this final game to seal a playoff place.