'I know it's a tough time but we need them' - Ger Nash hopeful Cork City fans back team despite protest plans

City are on the brink of relegation to the First Division for the third time in the last five seasons but they also take on St Pats in the FAI Cup semi-final on Friday night.

Manager Gerard Nash speaks to the media during a Cork City media conference, at Bishopstown Stadium ahead of the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Semi-Final. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ger Nash has called on the Cork City fans to get behind the team amidst growing talk of a planned protest against the club’s ownership ahead of their FAI Cup semi-final clash with St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night.

City are on the brink of relegation to the First Division for the third time in the last five seasons as they are currently cut adrift at the foot of the Premier Division table, 11 points behind ninth placed Waterford with just four games remaining following their 2-1 loss away to fellow strugglers Galway United, who were on an 11-game winless run, last Friday night.