Stephen Bradley juggling Athens challenge with Cup final pursuit

“When everyone else is winding down, we’re getting ready for a European game in Athens and a cup final on Sunday.” 

BALANCING ACT: Balancing the demands of their Conference League trip to AEK Athens on Thursday with a double chance 72 hours later is bearable for Stephen Bradley. Picture: INTIME Sports/Sportsfile

Balancing the demands of their Conference League trip to AEK Athens on Thursday with a double chance 72 hours later is bearable for Stephen Bradley.

His Shamrock Rovers squad will be back on a four-hour flight from Athens directly after this, their third game of the league phase to reach the midway point.