""I can say that Shamrock [Rovers] didn't surprise me at all," Riera said at full-time. "We are far away of the level [from Shamrock Rovers]. Playing in a really average second half we could even score more goals. We let them have some chances but in general, we show in 90 minutes that we have a better level than them. And so we won""
"Rovers coach Bradley described Riera's pre-match comments as 'complete arrogance', accusing the former Manchester City winger of a 'lack of respect.'"
Albert Riera, a former Liverpool and Manchester City winger, took charge of Slovenian side Celje in July 2024 and has won 55% of his matches. Celje beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in a Europa Conference League fixture, but focus shifted to a personal feud between Riera and Shamrock Rovers coach Stephen Bradley. The rivalry began in Europa League qualifying when Rovers overturned a first-leg deficit and Bradley called Riera's pre-match remarks 'complete arrogance' and a 'lack of respect.' After the recent win Riera questioned Bradley's coaching career and asserted Celje displayed a higher level over 90 minutes.
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