TO THE VICTORS GO THE SPOILS OF CASH BOOST

STEPHEN BRADLEY says the LOI's academies must avoid making robots and produce more Victors after receiving €3m in budget funding from the Government.

- BY MICHAEL SCULLY

For the Shamrock Rovers boss, the multi-year aspect of the funding is crucial and describes it as a "brilliant start" for Irish football.

"It's something we can really build on," said Bradley.

The FAI's submission was for €4.4m for the academies but Bradley, whose club recently had academy graduate Victor Ozhianvuna (above) join Arsenal for a record €2m, insists there should be no disappointment over what was allocated.