3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Emmerdale star returning after five years – with explosive consequences
EMMERDALE is bringing back a character five years after their last appearance for explosive scenes.
The ITV soap will give viewers a shock when the star arrives in the village for a very tragic reason next month.
ITVCara Robinson will be returning for son Nate’s funeral[/caption]
ITVShe will join Tracy in mourning for Nate despite her being under suspicion[/caption]
Actress Carryl Thomas is reprising her role as Nate Robinson’s mum Cara for her on-screen son’s funeral.
A source said: “Nate’s death has been heartbreaking for his family and with the truth hidden the Dingles and Tracy are more divided than ever.
“Cara returns to say goodbye to her son and walks straight into the middle of it all.
“She’s going to have a few choice words for her ex Cain as she tries to understand what really happened to Nate.
“Carryl jumped at the chance to reprise her role after five years to do justice to the storyline.”
Now Nate’s wife Tracy has come under suspicion for the crime with the Dingles convinced her suspicious behaviour after his disappearance means she is responsible for his death.
She had opened a credit card in Nate’s name, and gave up on looking for him, as well as being the only one who interacted with the removal men who took his belongings away.
Meanwhile she is convinced Cain killed Nate after brutally beating him the day before he disappeared.
However The Sun can also reveal that the pair will soon realise they are both wrong and join forces to hunt down the real killer.
But will they discover the truth about John Sugden? Or is there another twist on the horizon?
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Thai Lottery 3up 100% Middle digit Formula open 01/07/2568
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3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Leicester finally announce Ruud van Nistelrooy is LEAVING 34 days after season ended with cult boss favourite for job
LEICESTER CITY have finally announced Ruud van Nistelrooy is LEAVING the club 34 days after the end of the season.
The Dutch manager oversaw the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League after replacing Steve Cooper in December.
GettyRuud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester City[/caption]
GettyThe Foxes were relegated back to the Championship after just one season[/caption]
Van Nistelrooy, 48, has been expected to leave the King Power Stadium after the club’s relegation was confirmed.
The Sun exclusively revealed that the delay was due to Leicester wanting to wait for the next football “accounting” period.
His exit was confirmed by the club, which stated they had “mutually agreed” to terminate his contract.
Van Nistelrooy said: “I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the club well for the future.”
Nistelrooy’s time in charge in the East Midlands was less than inspiring as the team returned to the second tier with a whimper.
He only managed four wins in 25 Premier League games and racked up 18 defeats.
The club even lost 15 league games between December 14 and April 12, with only one win to add some cheer, which came against Tottenham on January 26.
As a result, the club finished the season in 18th place – 13 points adrift from 17th-placed Spurs.
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Sean Dyche is the favourite to take up the hot seat at the King Power Stadium.
The English manager has been out of work since he was sacked by Everton in January.
Ruud's shocking record
Here is a look at Ruud van Nistelrooy's record at Leicester City...
Matches – 27
Wins – 5
Draws – 3
Losses – 19
Goals scored – 24
Goals conceded – 57
The former Burnley man was in charge of the Toffees for less than two years before David Moyes replaced him.
Dyche will not have far to travel as he currently lives up the M1 in Nottingham.
This could see the club start the new season on negative points if they are docked any.
If appointed, Dyche could also have to manage with a restricted budget – something he is accustomed to at his previous clubs.
Leicester had previously been linked with former Southampton manager Russell Martin but he has since taken the Rangers job.
More to follow…
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3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on I’m a UC mum & used to get £4.3k a month – I called anyone who worked ‘dumb’ but now I’m about to lose everything
A MUM who once branded anyone who worked ”dumb” has revealed she’s about to lose her Universal Credit payments.
Ebony Wood, 26, used to be living off a hefty UC payment, which saw her allegedly receive an astronomical £4.3k every month.
tiktok/@bonniedontcareThe young woman, 26, lives in a council house and claimed to receive more than £4k on UC every month[/caption]
tiktok/@bonniedontcareAfter allegedly being reported to the authorities by hundreds of people, Ebony is risking losing her UC payments[/caption]
The mother also dubbed those working ‘dumb’TikTok/@bonniedontcare
At the time, the young woman insisted that those who spent long hours working to earn money were ”dumb”.
Clapping back to taxpayers, Ebony filmed herself cleaning her filthy kitchen sink and said: “I might be a single mum on Universal Credit, but at least I’m not dumb.”
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs.
According to the Gov website, it’s paid monthly – or twice a month for some people in Scotland.
Brits may be entitled to it if they’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
“You lot literally have to work 40 hours a week to get half of what I get – I literally get given £4,000 a month from the government.”
She also added: “If it wasn’t for you lot working full time and paying taxes, I would not even have these grey Tommy Hilfigerleggings.”
However, the single mother – who previously begged strangers to fund her boob job – recently claimed that TikTok trolls have ”mass reported” her to Jobcentre – an organisation that helps people find and maintain employment.
”They’re taking away all my money and I don’t know what I’m going to do,” she cried in a video posted on her page.
According to the young woman, her expenses are so high that even being employed wouldn’t be enough to cover them.
”Even if I went and got a job, I’m still not going to be able to pay my bills,” said the TikToker who lives in a council house.
Furious, she went on to slam those who allegedly were behind her shock UC cut.
”400 of you reported me and I hope you’re happy because you’ve taken everything – literally everything away from me over some stupid videos.”
Am I entitled to Universal Credit?
According to the GOV website, if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs, then you could be entitled to Universal Credit.
To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you’re 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments.
Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition.
Since allegedly losing her hefty UC check, the 26-year-old has claimed to have found a job at a takeaway.
”Thousands of people that laughed at me crying telling me to go and get a job and that, you’re gonna love what I’m gonna say.
”Bossman has given me a delivery job at a kebab shop,” said Ebony who was ”very excited” after not being in employment in seven years.
‘I’m glad you have been sanctioned’
Ebony’s emotional video has since taken the internet by storm, winning the single mum more than 870k views and over 4,200 likes.
Close to a whopping 7,000 people flooded to comments, where many dubbed the 26-year-old ”lazy”.
One said: ”You haven’t lost your income, you’ve lost your benefits! There’s a difference.”
Another critic thought: ”judging by your videos gloating about what you get from universal credit and admitting that you play the system i’m glad you have been sanctioned.
”People like you should be on the bare minimum.”
”WELL DONE job centre! Finally she got what she deserved. You were bragging about making 4K a month form the universal credit, now karma is coming for you. Get a second job, sell your car, emigrate to another country,” a viewer chimed in.
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3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Why you never want to see SSSS on your boarding pass before a flight
ONE traveller has revealed a code on boarding passes that you will want to avoid at all costs.
Chloe Jade Meltzer, 30, has shared that some boarding passes have an ‘SSSS’ code on that actually mean you have been selected for additional security checks.
SWNSA traveller has revealed a code on boarding passes that you will want to avoid at all costs[/caption]
SWNSTravel blogger Chloe shared how the ‘SSSS’ stamp on a boarding pass means you will get extra checks[/caption]
Chloe has been travelling the world since 2015, racking up a total of 162 countries visited.
Out of the hundreds of times she has travelled, she is lucky enough to only have had ‘SSSS’ on her boarding pass six times.
The four letters stand for ‘secondary security screening selection’ and mean that a passenger has been flagged for an additional security check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) before boarding their flight.
In practice, this means that the selected passenger will have to have more pat-downs, hand swabs and thorough luggage checks before boarding their flight.
Chloe said one of the most common signs a traveller will have ‘SSSS’ appear on their boarding pass, is if they don’t get it handed to them immediately.
The New York-based travel blogger said: “I have gotten ‘SSSS’ on my boarding pass periodically over the years.
“When I get one, I will just try get the checks out of the way and head straight to the boarding gate to be screened again by airline staff.
“Usually, how long it takes depends on how fast you get to the boarding gate, how your bags are packed and how fast they are at searching.”
She added that if you are one of the unfortunate ones who gets flagged, then you will be pulled aside at the gate before you board your flight.
You will then most likely be given a pat down or a detailed search of your luggage.
Some passengers might even be tested for explosives.
Chloe added: “You also might be asked a few extra question like where you’re going and how long you’re staying there.
“It can feel very targeted but usually this will be going on for a few other people as well or sometimes half the plane.
“I personally don’t like this because it takes longer, you can’t do this before boarding, they do it exactly at boarding.”
There are many reasons why a traveller may get the code on their boarding pass, but Chloe shared that one reason is because of the countries you may have travelled to.
Some countries are flagged and indicate potential issues or alerts, for example, if you only purchased a one-way ticket.
The blogger added that it is important to not panic when you get the code on your boarding pass though, as it is issued randomly.
SWNSSome countries you many have travelled to, get flagged and indicate potential issues or alerts[/caption]
“They say it is randomly selected, sometimes it’s because you have travelled to certain countries that are flagged, or because you bought a one-way ticket,” she shared.
“Sometimes you might be on a watch list because you name is similar to one that they have flagged, or you have two different passports, you have passport irregularities.
“If you get the dreaded ‘SSSS’ don’t worry, it doesn’t mean you’re in trouble because it is random.
“Just deal with it, be ready to board early and get it done.”
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on I hate how instant tans look on my pale skin, so tried out a new viral product that claims to suit any undertone
WHEN it comes to getting an extra glow, millions of women worldwide rely on instant tans.
But having pale skin means it’s always been difficult for me to find a product that works without making me look orange, or comically tanned, à la David Dickinson.
suppliedI’ve got very pale skin, and most instant tans I’ve tried in the past are way too orange to even look a little bit natural[/caption]
utanSo I was keen to try out utan’s new viral instant tan sprays – the first designed to complement your skintone[/caption]
utanThey come in either a cool or warm option, depending on your undertone – which you can check in the box below[/caption]
suppliedThe cool spray was the first I tried, but was too orange for my liking – and I felt it was obviously fake[/caption]
So I was keen to try a new Instant Tan, after it went viral on social media.
The product comes from utan, who count Sienna Miller and Hailey Bieber among their celeb fans, and is the first-ever instant tan designed to “perfectly complement your skin’s undertone”.
“Blending easily and offering sheer coverage like body make-up, the airbrushing sprays dry in 60 seconds, staying resistant to sweat and water for long-lasting wear,” utan say of the sprays.
“Plus, it washes off with soap, when you’re ready.”
I couldn’t decide whether my undertone was cool or warm, so opted to get both of the sprays, as you can mix them together if you need to.
And you don’t need to worry about the instant tan having that horrible biscuit-y smell associated with so many tanning products.
The utan sprays – which you can get for £17.99 in Superdrug – have a base scent of organic vanilla and tonka, perfect for fragrance layering as it helps perfume to make your scent really stand out.
So if you’re a vanilla girly, it’s the perfect product to enhance your sweet smell.
In fact, women online have called the smell of the Instant Tan “insane” – and I tend to agree.
They advise you to spray the product, from a distance of approximately 15cm, onto a brush or mitt, before buffing into the skin.
I didn’t have a mitt to hand, so went with a fluffy blusher brush, and sprayed it on there before applying to my skin.
Applying the tan to my face led to a moment of panic, as it looked VERY dark compared to my ghost-like complexion.
So I definitely wouldn’t advise spraying the product directly onto the skin!
But after blending it in with my brush, it started to spread more and give me the glow I was looking for.
While I had initially thought I’d have to mix the two colours together, it was actually the warm that worked best for me.
The finish of the cool ended up being too orange, and seemed to draw more attention to the fact that my bronze was fake.
How to choose the right instant tan for your skintone
YOUR undertone is the colour beneath your skin’s surface, which remains the same regardless of sun exposure.
And matching your instant tan to your undertone means you’ll get the most natural, flattering results.
Undertones fall into three categories, and identifying yours is simple:
Cool (blue, pink, or red) – Blue or purple veins typically indicate a cool undertone
Warm (golden, peachy, or olive) – Green or olive veins suggest a warm undertone
Neutral (a mix of both cool and warm tones) – A mix of both suggests a neutral undertone
You can then choose the Instant Tan that’s right for your undertone.
Use the Cool option if you’ve got cool undertones, as the spray gives a bronze that may be too ashy for those who prefer a golden glow.
The Warm option is perfect if you want a natural golden glow, but may be too yellow for those who suit cooler shades.
If you’ve got more of a neutral undertone, you can blend both colours for a bespoke, flawless tan.
Whereas the warm spray worked perfectly – giving me a natural glow without too much of an orange base.
You have to work quickly with the sprays, as they do dry quickly, but I did manage to blend it out for even coverage.
Having a tan – especially on my face – is a novelty for me, and made me feel instantly more confident.
So much so that I’d even consider going out without any more make-up on.
However, you can use the instant tan as a base if you’d prefer – just remember that your usual foundation may end up looking too light.
Another thing I hate about instant tans I’ve tried in the past is just how hard it can be to get them off.
But I didn’t need to worry about that with the utan sprays.
You can apparently remove easily with just soap and water, but I grabbed a face wipe and they worked a treat.
All in all, I’d give these sprays a four out of five – they’re perfect for a quick tan if you haven’t got time to let one develop, and smell absolutely divine.
But due to how easily I got the tan off, I’m not sure how well it would hold up in the rain – and that’s a necessity for heading out in British weather!
I’d definitely recommend though – even for the pale queens out there – and I’ll 100% be using it again.
suppliedI tried the warm spray next, and it was a much better option for my skintone – giving me an instant confidence boost too[/caption]
The utan sprays are also perfect for vanilla girlies, thanks to their incredible scent
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote issues ‘tough’ update as she opens up about her health condition
CORONATION Street star Georgia May Foote has issues a “tough” update on her “hard to deal with” ongoing health condition.
Actress Georgia, 34, who is best-known for playing the role as Katy Armstrong in the hit ITV soap, revealed two years ago that she had been diagnosed with vitiligo.
Instagram / @georgiamay112Georgia May Foote opened up about the skin condition she has[/caption]
Instagram / @georgiamay112The actress gave an update on her ongoing battle with vitiligo[/caption]
Instagram / @georgiamay112The star showed how the condition affected her arms and hands[/caption]
ITVThe actress is best known for starring in Coronation Street[/caption]
Today the Coronation Street legend gave fans an update on her “tough” journey.
The actress took to social media as she opened up on the effects of vitiligo, which is a chronic autoimmune disorder.
Sharing a slew of pics which showed how the condition had affected her hands and arms, she wrote a lengthy post which read: ” Happy World Vitiligo Day.
“If you are new to my page or don’t already know, I developed vitiligo in 2020.
“This has been one of the craziest journeys I have ever had. I was misdiagnosed for a while before I begged to be seen by a dermatologist, which then took another year. I was then diagnosed with vitiligo.
“Vitiligo is a skin condition where my immune systems attacks the melanocytes which produce the melanin in my skin.
“This causes white patches all over my body, which continue to spread daily.
“They become bigger and show up new places all the time!.”
Giving fans an update on how she has been doing, Georgia said: “This year has been particularly tough as it has spread onto my face now. I have good days and bad days with the condition!
“Sometimes I’m really down about it and other days I feel very special.
“Unfortunately there is no understanding why this happens. ( stress deffo doesn’t help in my case ) I have the very annoying side effect of itching!
“And until the uk pass the cream Opzelure there will be no way of bringing my pigment back!”
The soap star ended with the message with: “People who love me don’t give it a second glance.
Vitiligo: What are the symptoms?
The main symptom of vitiligo is flat, white spots or patches on your skin.
Initially, the vitiligo may start as a patch of skin that is paler than the rest.
Gradually, the patch will become completely white as the pigment in the skin begins to fade.
Vitiligo does not cause discomfort to your skin, such as dryness, but patches may occasionally be itchy, guidance states.
“That’s all that matters it’s a hard thing to deal with, but I am a tough and I will not let it get to me.
“I have an amazing family and group of friends who mean the world to me.
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Defeated Iran massacres 10 anti-regime prisoners and blames Israeli airstrike as Ayatollah exacts revenge on OWN people
IRAN’S ruthless regime massacred defenceless inmates at a prison before blaming their deaths on shrapnel from airstrikes, insiders said.
It comes as sources warn the wounded regime is using the smokescreen of conflict to unleash a brutal crackdown and execution spree.
ReutersSmoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran[/caption]
APCalls are being made for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to be ousted[/caption]
AFPHarrowing image shows three prisoners who were previously hanged[/caption]
Cold-blooded regime dictators have also ordered the arrests of hundreds after allegedly some have links to arch-foe Israel.
Iranian insiders told The Sun how supreme leader Ali Khamenei is following a “disturbing pattern” of enforcing bloody clampdowns during periods of unrest.
An Iranian insider said: “The prison massacre now stands as another stain on Tehran’s human rights record – and a sobering reminder of what unchecked tyranny can unleash behind closed walls.”
Apparent exploitation of the focus on the conflict has seen an escalation in executions and political prisoners subject to horrendous conditions as the defeated regime exacts revenge on its own people.
As Israeli missiles rained down on a nearby military site on June 16, panicked inmates at Dizel-Abad Prison in Kermanshah begged to be moved to safety.
But they were instead met with a hail of bullets from the regime’s merciless enforcers in a “deliberate and cold-blooded act”, a witness said.
The source from within the prison said: “The prisoners insisted they be moved from areas where windows had shattered and where they feared further missile strikes.
“The regime’s answer was bullets.
“The special forces opened fire directly at unarmed, defenseless inmates who were merely trying to flee a danger zone.”
Insiders said the prisoners faced live ammunition after guards began beating inmates when they tried to breach internal doors in a bid to get to safety.
At least ten people were killed and a further 30 injured.
Regime authorities are now said to be attempting to cover-up their deaths.
One source said: “Officials are planning to falsely attribute the deaths to shrapnel from the airstrike, not their own gunfire.”
Well-placed sources inside Iran said at least 140 executions were recorded between May 22 and June 21 – making the harrowing toll of 398 for the three months since March 21.
Iran's execution regime laid bar by man who’s on death row for 25 years
by Katie Davis, Chief Foreign Reporter (Digital)
ONE of Iran’s longest-serving prisoners has exposed the disturbing mechanisms the regime uses to put inmates to death.
Saeed Masouri, who has spent 25 years behind bars, also revealed how the execution rate has spiralled in a harrowing letter written behind bars.
Masouri, who was arrested for his affiliation with the resistance unit People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, has now told of the secret process behind executions.
Psychological torture, threats against family and sham trials are all used as tools by the regime to condemn its enemies to death on trumped-up charges.
Masouri’s emotional letter was smuggled out of the notorious Ghezel Hesar prison in Iran and shared with The Sun from Iran Human Rights Monitor.
“It is often said that every criminal act is preceded by criminal preparations, hidden beneath the surface,” the 60-year-old wrote in a letter to the UN.
“For instance, when an execution is carried out, the inhumane and rights-violating acts that preceded it remain hidden from view.
“Formal steps like prosecution, indictment, and trial are mere facades. Every detail, from A to Z, is orchestrated by these security agencies.”
Most capital punishments have been enforced at Qezelhessar, Adel Abad (Shiraz), Birjand, Qom Central, and Dastgerd (Isfahan) prisons.
Between June 16 and June 25, six people were executed after being accused of espionage, figures shared with The Sun from the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) show.
On Wednesday, Edris Ali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasoul Ahmad Mohammad were hanged in Urmia Prison on claims they were spying for Israel.
Earlier executions on similar charges include Mohammadamin Mahdavi Shayesteh in Qezelhessar on June 23, Majid Masibi in Dastgerd on June 22, and Esmail Fekri in Qezelhessar on June 16.
The people of Iran, in their century-long struggle, at tremendous and bloody cost, have repeatedly rejected the dictatorships of both Shah and Sheikh through successive uprisings.
Maryam Rajavi
Sweeping arrests are also plaguing Iran’s population – with around 700 people understood to have been detained with reported links to a “spy network”.
Meanwhile this week Khamenei’s cranks hastily transferred shackled and handcuffed inmates from three wards of the notorious Evin Prison using 20 buses.
Male prisoners were sent to Greater Tehran Penitentiary on Monday night, while female convicts were dispatched to Qarchak Prison.
Sources said during the rushed transfer, sickly inmates were deprived of the chance to collect important medications.
Prisoners sent to Hall 3, Section 2 of Greater Tehran Penitentiary have also been crammed 40 people a cell in rooms barely fit for half the amount, insiders said.
ncr-iran.orgDizel-Abad Prison in Kermanshah, Iran[/caption]
AFPDestroyed storage building and tunnel entrances at Kermanshah missile facilities, western Iran[/caption]
They added: “Sanitary conditions are extremely poor, with only one bathroom available for the entire hall.”
Female prisoners meanwhile have been denied any contact with their families – with their loved ones increasingly worried about their fate.
It has led to renewed calls from veteran campaigners for a global condemnation of Iran’s human rights violations.
Hossein Abedini, of resistance group NCRI, warned Iran’s regime accelerates its repression as an act of intimidation.
Abedini, the deputy director of the NCRI’s UK office, told The Sun: “It is crucial to remember that the ongoing struggle in Iran for the past four decades has been between the Iranian people and their resistance against the oppressive religious dictatorship.
“As Khamenei stated on March 31, he perceives the real threat to his regime not from military attacks, but from the uprising of the Iranian people and the resistance units of the Iranian resistance.
“The desperate clerical regime resorts to escalating repression and intensifying its terrorist and nuclear activities to escape the crisis of its overthrow.
“Therefore, it is evident that in these circumstances, the regime will again see its only option as intensifying repression and will attempt to settle scores with political prisoners under the pretext of the war with Israel.”
REGIME CHANGE PLEAS
It comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran brokered by the US.
Calls are now ringing louder for the Ayatollah’s regime to be taken down – and for a new democractic republic to take shape.
Trump hinted at regime change in a post of Truth Social as he demanded “Make Iran Great Again” – but the White House said it was not one of the authority’s official goals.
Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the NCRI, insisted the “will of the Iranian people” is the fundamental change.
She said: “The proposal for a ceasefire and ending the war is a step forward for the third option: neither war nor appeasement.
“Let the people of Iran themselves, in the battle of destiny, bring down Khamenei and the dictatorship of velayat-e faqih.
“The people of Iran, in their century-long struggle, at tremendous and bloody cost, have repeatedly rejected the dictatorships of both Shah and Sheikh through successive uprisings.
“I repeat that we seek a democratic, non-nuclear republic, with the separation of religion and state, gender equality, and also autonomy for Iran’s nationalities.
“This will bring peace, democracy, human rights, stability, reconstruction, friendship, cooperation, and economic development to the region and the world.”
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Dive a little deeper into Thai life with ThaigerLife
The Thaiger has launched ThaigerLife, a lifestyle platform developed from its well-read and frankly beloved Thaiger Guides section, which has built a strong following in recent months, consisting of readers interested in travel, food, and local culture. ThaigerLife remains focused on the contrasts that define Thailand, from street eats to fine dining, tuk-tuks to high-speed …
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Stephen Bradley claims Bohemians loss could be the wake-up call Shamrock Rovers need to maintain title charge
THE Hoops lost for the first time since Easter Monday — when they were also defeated by Bohs — four days ago on a humbling evening for the league leaders.
Stephen Bradley admits getting “a kick up the a***” from Bohemians might be a good thing for Shamrock Rovers. But only if they right the wrongs he saw at Dalymount Park.
Bradley’s team are still perched at the top of the league with a nine-point cushionBohemians have won all three meetings with Rovers so far this season
The Tallaght side remain top with a nine-point cushion to the Gypsies — who have two games in hand — and a run of 25 points from the last available 30 provides some perspective.
But Bradley acknowledged that his players must heed the warnings from their 2-0 defeat.
The boss said: “Sometimes in life and football, you need a kick up the a***, you know? Sometimes it’s not a bad thing.
“Would you prefer it not to be in games like that? Of course you would. But such is life. Sometimes you think it’s going right and then you get a slap in the face.
“It’s only a good thing if you put the wrongs right and that’s up to us to do that. It’s quite clear to see we were second best all over the pitch. We can have no complaints.
“You can’t play any game in this league like that — especially in a Dublin derby against a good team.
“But the beauty of football is it gives you a second chance. A lot of times in life when you get knocked like that, it doesn’t give you second opportunities. Football does.
“What we’ve been brilliant at as a group in moving on quite quickly — win, lose or draw.
“We don’t react to results and be all emotional with our week, that’s not how we do things.
“The players have been excellent for a large part of the season, we’ve got to look at us as a staff and what went wrong and then relay that to the players.”
This evening, the Hoops host a Waterford side that have caused them problems since returning to the top flight in 2024.
Bradley revealed Rovers’ coaches have paid close attention to the Blues as one of their players, Conan Noonan, is currently on loan at the RSC.
He added: “They’re creating a lot of opportunities and are playing really well.
“We saw that down there when we beat them 3-1 and they were the better team for the first 50-odd minutes.”