Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley criticised for comments made about Mayo referee

The Irish Soccer Referees Society (ISRS) has criticised the comments made by Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley regarding Mayo referee Damien MacGraith following the 1-1 draw between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers.

Speaking after the game, Bradley launched a stinging attack on MacGraith’s performance, describing him as “the worst in the league” after a late penalty awarded to Derry City saw the Candystripes secure a draw in their League of Ireland Premier Division encounter against Rovers.

Sean Slattery, president of the ISRS, said: “The Irish Soccer Referees Society wish to condemn, in the strongest possible manner, the comments made by Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, following the Derry City v Shamrock Rovers game last Friday September 20th.

“His personalised vilification in the media of one of our most valued members, Damien MacGraith in his post-match interviews, has no place in sport.

“Statements like "He's the worst in the league", among others should not be tolerated.

"The respect campaign needs to be more than words.”