Cork City's Josh Fitzpatrick out to repay Ger Nash's faith in him with FAI Cup final triumph

"I'll be honest, under Tim, I was a bit disappointed because I didn't play many games but it’s all changed,” admitted Fitzpatrick
Cork City's Josh Fitzpatrick out to repay Ger Nash's faith in him with FAI Cup final triumph

GER AND JOSH: Josh Fitzpatrick poses for a portrait with the Sports Direct FAI Cup. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 - 23:00
John Fallon

When Seani Maguire was Cork City’s match-winner in the 2016 FAI Cup final, Josh Fitzpatrick was an 11-year-old supporter sitting in the Aviva Stadium.

On Sunday, Maguire will rely on Fitzpatrick to supply the ammunition for a repeat.

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