WE'LL JUMP THROUGH HOOPS

Bradley bullish about side dealing with any obstacles

- GARRY DOYLE

SHAMROCK Rovers boss Stephen Bradley reckons his side have the armoury to enter a double-front battle this summer.

Irish teams traditionally struggle to cope with the twin demands of domestic and European action but a mixture of experience, hunger and quality in reserve has left Bradley purring ahead of another Champions League campaign.

First things first, though, it's Derry City tonight at Tallaght Stadium, first versus second, champions versus challengers Rovers entering the game with a four-point cushion over the Candystripes.

But a Rovers win, Bradley maintains, won't end Derry's challenge.

He said: "No chance, not when there are so many points still up for grabs.