Extraordinary campaigns have become the norm for Stephen Bradley’s men

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, assistant coach Glenn Cronin and sporting director Stephen McPhail on the Aviva Stadium pitch with the FAI Cup trophy. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, assistant coach Glenn Cronin and sporting director Stephen McPhail on the Aviva Stadium pitch with the FAI Cup trophy. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

If ever a celebration was deserved.

Stephen Bradley smiled as he conceded that he had put a leash on his league-winning players after last Saturday’s trophy presentation in Tallaght. They had work to do in Athens and the Aviva.