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Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has praised Waterford boss Graham Coughlan, labeling him his “Manager of the Year” ahead of the two teams’ upcoming League of Ireland clash. Since his appointment in May, Coughlan has overseen a significant turnaround for Waterford, which was previously winless in its opening 14 matches and positioned at the bottom of the table.
Under Coughlan’s leadership, Waterford has secured 28 points in 17 games, moving 11 points clear of Sligo Rovers. Bradley noted that if the league standings were calculated from the date of Coughlan’s arrival, Waterford would currently sit two points ahead of Shamrock Rovers, though they have played two additional matches.
Bradley commended the work of Coughlan and his staff, stating that the transformation of the team has been remarkable. He noted that he does not know Coughlan personally but has been impressed by the team’s performances and results from afar.
Shamrock Rovers enters the match looking to reclaim the top spot in the Premier Division after losing the lead to St Patrick’s Athletic on Monday. The club is currently seeking its first victory in seven matches across all competitions.
Regarding team news, Bradley confirmed that Enda Stevens remains sidelined after withdrawing during the warm-up before last Friday’s match against St Patrick’s Athletic. Victor Ozhianvuna is also unavailable as he continues rehabilitation for a growth-related issue involving his back and hips before his scheduled move to Arsenal in January. John McGovern has returned to the squad following a calf injury sustained during an FAI Cup match against Cork City.
Article source: www.irishmirror.ie | Image credit: www.irishmirror.ie
