‘It was devastating, we had to look hard at ourselves’ – St Patrick’s Athletic’s Simon Power

Simon Power, second from left, of St Patrick’s Athletic celebrates after scoring against Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

St Pat’s face a short trip to Dalymount Park this evening, but Simon Power takes a moment to reflect on a recent journey that felt almost never-ending.

It’s just over a fortnight since the team bus pulled out of Turner’s Cross and headed back home after Stephen Kenny’s men suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Cork City in their FAI Cup semi-final.