Stephen Bradley

Bradley hits out at Heimir over exclusion of Irish wonderkid in “meaningless” games

Bradley hits out at Heimir over exclusion of Irish wonderkid in “meaningless” games

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has reignited his long lasting spat with Heimir Halgrimsson over the exclusion of Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna ahead of Ireland’s friendly match versus Grenada. The Hoop’s manager has previously made his feelings clear over the treatment of League of Ireland players from the FAI and Heimir Hallgrimsson, accusing the Icelander of […]

1 month ago

Rovers boss refuses to play ball with Hallgrimsson over innovative Ireland camp

Rovers boss refuses to play ball with Hallgrimsson over innovative Ireland camp

Disappointing. Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has slammed Heimir Hallgrimsson for suggesting an Ireland camp for home-based players without running it by League of Ireland managers first. The Ireland boss broached the idea to the media for a January camp. He said: “Hopefully that will happen, but everyone has to agree on it, the association […]

6 months ago

Hoops boss reveals disrespectful FAI made him leave Ireland job interview

Hoops boss reveals disrespectful FAI made him leave Ireland job interview

Very poor form. When Stephen Kenny left his role as Ireland boss in 2023, Stephen Bradley was an obvious candidate to replace him, given his success with Shamrock Rovers. Speaking with Off the Ball, Bradley revealed that he was initially ‘approached through back channels’, before a meeting with then FAI CEO Johnathan Hill, and then […]

1 year ago

Hoops boss slams disgusting racist abuse of 16-year-old star

Hoops boss slams disgusting racist abuse of 16-year-old star

Stephen Bradley was rightly incensed. Shamrock Rovers were victorious in their away trip to Waterford on Friday, winning 3-1 in their League of Ireland clash. Ahead of tomorrow’s LOI game against St Pat’s, Hoops boss Stephen Bradley slammed the racist abuse aimed at his 16-year-old star, Victor Ozhianvuna. The youngster has represented Ireland at Under-15s […]

1 year ago

Bradley refuses to give view on controversial FAI man’s reign

Bradley refuses to give view on controversial FAI man’s reign

The Hoops boss was coy with the media. Marc Canham stepped down as FAI CFO earlier in the week, following a relatively unpopular three-year reign. There was little improvement at the organisation during his time, and the feeling throughout Irish football is that a change was needed. When asked about his view on Canham’s time […]

1 year ago