Rovers routed by five-star Pat’s

St Patrick’s Athletic overwhelmed holders and Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers in the Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Inchicore last night.

The visitors arrived on the back of two derby wins against Shelbourne and Bohemians while Pat’s could only muster draws against the same opponents.

There was an electric start as the league’s top scorer, Gary Twigg, headed over from a Billy Dennehy free-kick in the second minute and he was made to pay when the Saints opened the scoring in spectacular fashion two minutes later.