FAI Cup final: Chris Forrester has ‘fire in the belly’ for derby decider

It’s been a decade since Chris Forrester came to mainstream attention by producing an audacious lob in the 5-1 hammering of a Stephen Kenny-managed Shamrock Rovers.

In attendance during the announcement of the PFA Ireland Award Nominees 2021 is, PFA Ireland Player of the Year Nominee Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic at Castleknock Golf Club in Dublin. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ageism has become an enemy of Chris Forrester before he’s even reached 30 but Sunday’s FAI Cup final presents the stage to show he’s not just young at heart.

The perception of being on his last legs is likely attached to the midfielder’s longevity.