Stephen Bradley addresses Loss and Marathon Effort
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Stephen Bradley described Sunday as a “special day” despite his side’s third consecutive loss in the Premier Division. Shamrock Rovers fell to a 2-1 defeat against Derry city at the Ryan McBride Brandywell, further delaying their title celebrations.
Marathon Run and Game Readiness
A weather-related delay to his helicopter journey – not his impressive sub-four-hour finish in the 44th Dublin Marathon – kept Bradley from arriving at the Brandywell immediately. However, he insists this had no impact on the game’s outcome.
“If you’re a manager and you’re doing preparations on the day of the game, you’re in trouble. All your work is done during the week,” he explained to RTÉ Sport.
He praised his players’ performance in the first half, stating, “I think the players were different class in the first half, and it was great to see it didn’t affect them in any way.”
Running for a Cause: oscar’s Kids
Stephen Bradley spoke to RTÉ after completing the Dublin marathon. The Shamrock Rovers manager and his assistant coach Glenn Cronin ran to raise money for Oscar’s kids. The pair had written the names of their respective children who had both suffered from cancer on their arms. pic.twitter.com/BuI3Camamc
– RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) October 26, 2025
Bradley and his assistant coach, Glenn Cronin, participated in the Dublin Marathon to raise funds for Oscar’s Kids, a charity supporting children with cancer. Both men poignantly wrote the names of their children,who have both battled cancer,on their arms during the race.
key Takeaways
- Shamrock Rovers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Derry City, postponing their title celebrations.
- Stephen Bradley believes his team’s preparation wasn’t affected by his travel delays due to the marathon.
- Bradley and Cronin ran the Dublin Marathon to raise money for Oscar’s Kids, a charity close to their hearts.