Stephen Bradley says son's cancer recovery his priority amid Millwall speculation

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said he was flattered to be linked with the vacant Millwall job but stressed that his son Josh's recovery from leukemia remained his top priority.

Bradley's side trained in Stamford Bridge this evening ahead of their final league phase game in the Conference League away to Chelsea, the Hoops arriving in London unbeaten and currently sixth in the table, with the top eight sides progressing directly to the last-16 phase.

While Rovers will almost certainly need a highly improbable win against the runaway competition favourites on Wednesday to remain inside the top eight, they are still guaranteed a seeded spot in the knockout play-off phase after what has a stellar campaign, which has included three wins and two draws.

In the midst of it all, the Hoops boss has attracted the interest of Championship clubs in England, with Bradley reported to be in the frame for the Millwall job following the sacking of Neil Harris during the week.

Bradley, who has previously attracted interest from Hearts and Hibernian and turned down an approach from Lincoln City in 2022, said he was flattered by the speculation but pointed out that his son Josh's cancer battle was his main priority.

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"I've made no secret that I want to challenge myself at the highest level. I've never shied away from that," Bradley told reporters at this evening's press conference.

"I've had a number of approaches in the last 18 months from clubs. But I've also made it very clear