Extra.ie FAI Cup Final 2021: Bohemians v St Patrick's Athletic, 28 November 2021 matchday programme, Aviva Stadium — the FAI Centenary year, and a cup final played under COVID-19 guidelines

'Special Edition Cup Final Programme' for the 2021 Extra.ie FAI Cup Final between BOHEMIANS FC and ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC FC at the AVIVA STADIUM, Dublin, Sunday 28 November 2021, kick-off 4.00pm. €5. Published for the Football Association of Ireland. Forty-eight pages.

(The cover prints only 'SUNDAY 28 NOV' with no year; the CEO's message inside opens 'The curtain comes down on the 2021 League of Ireland season today' and calls this 'the showpiece domestic event of our Centenary year' — the FAI was founded in 1921.)

FAI chief executive JONATHAN HILL writes a document of the pandemic: 'The immediate past has been dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and I must take this opportunity to commend all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to see this season through... I would urge all present here today to comply with the guidelines around such a big live event and do everything you can to keep this Extra.ie FAI Cup final safe for all concerned. One thing that the pandemic has taught us is the value of live sport.'

FAI president GERRY McANANEY welcomes Bohemians back to a ground 'they graced so well on their European journey earlier this season' in the UEFA Europa Conference League, and writes of 'my old friend BRIAN KERR' and 'all those who regard Richmond Park and Inchicore as their football Mecca'.

Inside: the induction of BILLY YOUNG into the Hall of Fame; 'Donegal Catch', an interview with GEORGIE KELLY; features on KEITH BUCKLEY, JAMIE LENNON and CHRISTY FAGAN; 'Tillo and the Lansdowne Roar'; Bohemians in Breda; a look back at the 2014 final; 'Pat's greats of 96 re-unite'; and STEPHEN KENNY, then Republic of Ireland manager, on what the final means: 'It's a special day for players and their families.'

Referee Rob Hennessy, with MICHELLE O'NEILL running the line. St Patrick's Athletic won on penalties.

Author: Football Association of Ireland (FAI)

Publisher: Football Association of Ireland (FAI)

Publication Date: 2021

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good