Stephen Bradley is refusing to accept that Shamrock Rovers are champions-elect after last night's 3-0 Tallaght Stadium win over Dundalk.
But The Hoops' boss is thrilled that their seven points' lead over The Lilywhites - with a game in hand - is the perfect position to be in as the title holders continue their FAI Cup bid and face into a hectic autumn of six Europa Conference League group games.
The hosts' three-pronged attack of Rory Gaffney, Richie Towell and Aaron Greene all scored to all but extinguish second placed Dundalk's championship ambitions.
