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Stephen Bradley lamented his side's "poor" first-half display and their "naivety" in the closing stages in their 3-0 Champions League loss away to Ludogorets, which has left them with a borderline impossible task in next week's second leg in Tallaght.
Shamrock Rovers have it all to do in Tallaght next week after a superb first half showing from Ludogorets put the Bulgarian side in the driving seat in their Champions League second round first leg tie in Razgrad.
A stoppage-time third goal for Ludogorets in Bulgaria tonight looks to have hurtled Shamrock Rovers out of the Champions League with next week’s second leg to come.
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley did not wish to comment on transfer speculation surrounding defender Andy Lyons.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING SECOND ROUND
Having negotiated the Champions League first qualifying round with relative comfort after a 3-0 aggregate win over Hibernians of Malta, the next step for Shamrock Rovers is a tough task against Bulgarian champions Ludogorets.
While accepting that the trip to Bulgaria to take on Ludogorets in their Champions League second round qualifier is a step up, Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn has highlighted a mindset within the squad that is determined to ensure that the tie is still alive for the return leg in Tallaght.
Blackpool have lodged a second bid for Shamrock Rovers full back Andy Lyons.