Despite an indifferent season, St Pat's fans had high hopes before last month's FAI Cup semi against Cork City. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
The banner unfurled by St Patrick’s Athletic fans on the final day of the 2024 season pulled no punches. “There’s a storm brewing in Dublin 8,” it declared.
The sentiment rang true, though perhaps a little late. The brewing had already finished; opponents were being dragged into the eye of the storm and spat back out again.
For St Pat’s supporters, the 2025 season couldn’t come soon enough. To understand why, we need to rewind to July 2024.
After 25 games, the Saints were eighth in a 10-team league. Relegation felt more likely than resurgence.
Continue Reading on The Irish Times
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.