Pat's boss Jon Daly salutes young guns integral to club's FAI Cup triumph

The victors used seven players under the age of 21 in their team, including four teenagers.

TALENTED YOUNGSTERS: Pats' Mason Melia and Tommy Lonergan celebrate. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Jon Daly praised his young St Patrick’s Athletic team for holding their nerve to overcome an early deficit to lift the FAI Cup.

The record attendance for the Blue Riband held since 1945 when 41,238 saw Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians was bettered by 2,657 on a throbbing day at Aviva Stadium.