Stephen Bradley says FAI Cup semi final with Kerry influenced surprise changes for Shamrock Rovers in defeat to Sparta Prague

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Roberto Lopez

Stephen Bradley bemoaned the “really poor errors” that cost his Shamrock Rovers team in Prague before admitting that he altered his team with Sunday’s FAI Cup semi final against Kerry in mind.

The Hoops suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of an in-form Sparta side that again showcased their efficiency in the set piece department with a goal either side of half-time.

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