Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has criticized Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson for suggesting that League of Ireland players need to move abroad to have a chance of representing their country, calling the comments 'incredibly disrespectful'.
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson's suggestion that players need to move abroad to play for their country has been slammed as 'incredibly disrespectful' by Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley . Bradley expressed his frustration after his team's season-opening victory, stating that Hallgrímsson's comments are damaging to the League of Ireland and show a lack of appreciation for the hard work put in by those involved.
He pointed out that players like Graham Burke and Jack Byrne earned Ireland caps while playing for Rovers as recently as 2019, highlighting the talent within the domestic league. Bradley also criticized the FAI for allowing Hallgrímsson to perpetuate such a narrative and the media for not holding him accountable. He emphasized the positive strides the League of Ireland is making, with increased TV coverage and the development of young talent like Michael Noonan and Victor Ozhianvuna who are choosing to stay in Ireland rather than joining English academies. Bradley believes that Hallgrímsson's comments discourage potential players from pursuing their careers in the League of Ireland, creating a vicious cycle that hinders the league's growth. He stressed the importance of supporting the domestic league and creating a pathway for Irish players to succeed at both the club and international level
LEAGUE OF IRELAND IRELAND MANAGER STEPHEN BRADLEY HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON SHAMROCK ROVERS FOOTBALL IRELAND PLAYERS ABROAD
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