Tommy Lonergan: Fleetwood move, delusional confidence and Pádraig Amond 

 With Lonergan’s mental endurance to boot, Waterford have the means to dish out the Blues to Derry.

Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan. Pic: Tom O'Hanlon/Inpho

In a way, Tommy Lonergan was always destined to lead Waterford’s line in tomorrow’s FAI Cup.

When Fleetwood Town activated a €60,000 buy-out clause to buy the striker in early 2024, within weeks of the teen scoring in the final, his club St Patrick’s Athletic were suspicious.