Joey O’Brien’s men claimed Dublin derby bragging rights on a big night of League of Ireland action.

Graham Burke was described last week by his manager Stephen Bradley as ‘genuinely incredible’.

These Ireland players have either risen through the Shamrock Rovers ranks or played for the Hoops under Stephen Bradley.

The League of Ireland champions secured a narrow win despite creating plenty of chances against struggling Waterford.

Jack Byrne on life in Dubai, returning to Shamrock Rovers and playing with ‘one of the best players this league has ever seen’.

Adam Brennan was one of the stars for the League of Ireland champions as they claimed a valuable three points against the Candystripes.

It had been last-gasp heartache for the League of Ireland side in their opening two games, but they turned around their fortunes at Tallaght Stadium.