Bradley believes Cork City would have survived if Nash was boss earlier 

Top against bottom renders the Hoops as hot favourites for a victory that would wrap up a first double for the club since 1987.

Head Coach Stephen Bradley. Pic: Nick Elliott/Inpho

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley feels their FAI Cup final opponents wouldn’t be heading for the First Division if Ger Nash was in charge for the season.

Tim Clancy’s resignation was tendered in May with Cork City sitting one off the bottom but they sank further before rallying with a late Cup run.