Stephen Bradley says Shamrock Rovers won’t stand in Michael Noonan’s way as U17 World Cup clashes with FAI Cup final

Hoops boss reveals club will engage with FAI but insists Qatar tournament is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ for teenage star

Michael Noonan scores Shamrock Rovers' fifth goal against Kerry FC during the FAI Cup semi-final at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Stephen Bradley says Shamrock Rovers won’t stand in the way of Michael Noonan being involved in November’s U-17 World Cup, with the Qatar tournament clashing with the Hoops’ FAI Cup final date.

The 17-year-old hit a fine brace to help Bradley’s side book their first cup final spot since 2020 after hammering Kerry FC 6-1 in Sunday evening’s semi-final, but with their decider against Cork City

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