Bradley confirms commitment to the Hoops

SHAMROCK Rovers manager, Stephen Bradley has confirmed his commitment to the Hoops following increased speculation that he might take up the reins at English League One side, Lincoln City.

The Imps have been in search of someone to fill the hot seat at Sincil Bank Stadium following the departure of Michael Appleton in the wake of their final game of the season.

Bradley, who has led Rovers to back-to-back Airtricity League titles as well as FAI Cup success, was very much on Lincoln’s radar, but he has opted to remain on at Tallaght Stadium.

In a statement released today, he said “During the past few days there has been much speculation about my immediate future as Shamrock Rovers Head Coach.

“I would like to thank Lincoln City for expressing an interest in speaking to me about their vacant managerial position.

“Like every manager and coach, I one day have an ambition to test myself in different countries and at different levels of the game.

“But right now, I am very happy to stay and continue my work at Shamrock Rovers. I love this club and I feel that our work here is not yet complete.

“The exceptional squad of players that we’ve built and our incredible fans makes me feel so hungry that we have a real opportunity to achieve more success at home and in Europe to match the ambitious targets the we have set ourselves as a club over the next few years.

“I would like to thank the Chairman and the Board for their counsel and support over the past few days.

“We have a huge few months coming up starting with tonight at home against Finn Harps and me, my staff and the players are ready to go” he insisted.