Phoenix Patterson relishing chance to book Aviva Stadium date with Waterford

Being named after a Hollywood movie star can heap pressure on a footballer but Phoenix Patterson will relish auditioning for Ireland’s biggest stage tomorrow night.
Phoenix Patterson relishing chance to book Aviva Stadium date with Waterford

Phoenix Patterson of Waterford shoots to score against Finn Harps. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Being named after a Hollywood movie star can heap pressure on a footballer but Phoenix Patterson will relish auditioning for Ireland’s biggest stage tomorrow night.

His Waterford side are within 90 minutes of securing an FAI Cup final place at the Aviva Stadium on November 28 and they’ll have Patterson spearheading their assault on Bohemians in the semi-final.

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