The 2010 season is

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's 81st year in existence, and their 59th year in the top division. The previous season the Saints finished 7th, failing to qualify for any European Competition.

Pre-season

When the 2009 season finished, St Pats underwent a revamp. Most of the squad from the 2009 season was let go, only 5 players from 2009 were kept for 2010. On 9 December Pete Mahon was appointed manager after successfully leading the Saints out of relegation trouble last season. Pete Mahon signed 13 players during pre-season, creating a good deal of excitement amongst the fans. The team spent a weekend in Wexford where they defeated Wexford Youths 3–0. Up next were 2 home friendlies against Longford Town F.C., 3–1 and

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, 1–1. These were followed by 2 away matches against

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, 0–0 and

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, 1–3.

Team kit

On 15 January it was announced that St Pats secured a kit deal with

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to add 4 years onto the deal already in place. Nissan were announced as the new main sponsors of the club after the deal with

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ran out. A new home and away jersey were issued for the 2010 season.

First-team squad

Premier Division

Matches

Final Table

Cups

FAI Cup

;Third Round ;Fourth Round ;Quarter-final ;Semi-final ;Semi-final replay

League of Ireland Cup The League of Ireland Cup ( ga, Corn Sraithe na hÉireann), also referred to in Ireland as the 'League Cup', is an annual knockout competition in men's football in the Republic of Ireland. It is contested by League of Ireland clubs and invited c ...

;Second Round ;Quarter Final

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;Group Stage ;Semi-final First Leg ;Semi-final Second Leg ;Final

Leinster Senior Cup

;First Round

References

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