Pat’s unfazed by Hertha test

ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC manager Johnny McDonnell has expressed his delight at drawing Hertha Berlin in the first round proper of the UEFA Cup.

The German club came out of the hat alongside Pats after the Inchicore side had sensationally knocked out Sweden’s Elfsborg in the second qualifying round at Richmond Park on Thursday.

“It’s another great experience to look forward too and a great reward for everyone at the club,” said McDonnell. “We’re gong away to a top club who had 44,000 at their last home game and have a side full of Brazilians, Serbs, Nigerians. I will watch them (in Munich) on Sunday as they don’t play again until the 13th, which is too close to the first leg.