Set pieces continue to fuel high-flying St Pat’sFive wins in six games have flung St Patrick’s Athletic into the pool of early contenders for this year’s title. Admittedly, Saints’ opponents on Friday night were a sorry-looking Waterford, who remain winless at the bottom of the league. When that doesn’t unlock a defence, however, the set pieces can. James McClean, it turned out, can still be an effective footballer when he isn’t asked to play in central midfield. On the other, McClean looked out of place in the build-up to both, particularly the second goal for which Davis powered past the 36-year-old with brutal ease.

Source: The Irish Times March 21, 2026 14:34 UTC