Stephen Bradley: 'Shels have added good players but they pretty much do similar things'

It’s been a perfect start to the season for Damien Duff’s side and a third straight victory would open up an eight-point gap on their Dublin rivals, albeit the Hoops have the City game in hand

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley is not intimidated by Shelbourne.

Jack Byrne could return for Shamrock Rovers when they take on champions Shelbourne in Friday’s sold-out televised encounter.

Injuries have plagued the classy midfielder in recent years but he’s ready to be unleashed after last Sunday’s second fixture against Cork City fell victim to a waterlogged pitch 40 minutes before kick-off.