Stephen Bradley predicting good quality Shamrock Rovers clash with Molde

“They have dynamic players in the final third, you can see that. They understand their game and everyone’s game as a collective very well, so they’re a strong team but so are we."

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said the club is looking to bring in "one or two more" players before the transfer deadline. Pic: Marius Simensen/Sportsfile

Seldom does a League of Ireland team play a competitive fixture before the domestic season starts but Shamrock Rovers are glad to be stretched.

Progression into the playoff stage of the Conference League pits them against Molde, the Norwegian club best known for showcasing Erling Haaland’s repertoire and, before him, Ole Gunnar Solskjær.