'We're here to attack the game': Shels boss not banking on first-leg lead against Rijeka

Due to historical crowd issues, Rijeka will not have any travelling support at Tolka Park.
'We're here to attack the game': Shels boss not banking on first-leg lead against Rijeka

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien has plenty of European experience from his time as a player at Bolton, West Ham, and Shamrock Rovers. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Joey O’Brien insists his Shelbourne side won’t be sitting back to protect their 2-1 first leg lead over Croatian champions Rijeka when the teams meet in Tuesday’s second leg.

A Europa League playoff place is on the line at sold-out Tolka Park but also the guarantee of group stage participation in the Conference League regardless of how they fare against either Greek side PAOK or Austrian outfit Wolfsberger.

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