'Should not be tolerated' - Refs group criticises Stephen Bradley's post-Derry outburst

The Irish Soccer Referee's Society have condemned Stephen Bradley's post-match comments on referee Damien MacGraith following Shamrock Rovers' 1-1 draw away to Derry City last Friday, accusing the Hoops boss of engaging in "personalised vilification".

MacGraith awarded a disputed injury-time penalty to the hosts, deeming that Patrick McEleney had been tripped by Josh Honohan.

Replays indicated that no contact had taken place and Pat Hoban dispatched the penalty to secure a draw for Derry - maintaining the gap between the sides at four points, subsequently whittled down to one after the Hoops derby success on Monday.

In his post-match interview, Bradley lambasted the decision, labelling it "disgraceful" and calling the referee "the worst in the league" and "so poor."

Derry City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers
The hosts equalise as Patrick Hoban converts a highly contentious penalty