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Stephen Bradley to file police report after Cork fans' abuse

Stephen Bradley has said he will file a report to the police after Cork City fans chanted 'disgusting' songs about his son.

The Shamrock Rovers manager was targeted by home supporters singing from an area outside the ground as he conducted his post-match duties, after his side were beaten 1-0 by City at Turner's Cross.

Bradley's nine-year-old son has been battling leukemia and helped Rovers lift the league trophy last year.

"It's disgusting. I’m going to put in a report to the police," said Bradley.

"Singing about my son... you take stick, as a football person, that comes with it. That’s your job and that’s fine.

"But speaking about a sick nine-year-old is disgusting and Cork City should be ashamed of them. I want them banned for life.

"That has no place in football or society. That’s disgusting behaviour."

Cork City were quick to issue an apology on Twitter, which read: "Cork City FC wish to unreservedly condemn the actions of a handful of individuals who directed disgusting abuse at Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley from outside the stadium shortly after tonight’s match.

"The club will work with all relevant authorities to identify those involved and take the appropriate action against those involved.

"On behalf of the club, we wish to apologise to Mr. Bradley for the actions of these individuals."

Bradley also blasted the officiating which saw three Rovers players sent off by referee Seán Grant in the 1-0 defeat.

Richie Towell, Johnny Kenny and Seán Hoare saw red, the latter two for back-to-back yellow cards.

"That’s embarrassing. The officials are the worst I’ve ever seen, they really are," Bradley added.

"Since the start of the season, I’ve tried to stay quiet on it but that would really worry me tonight, those four

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