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# Chris Forrester

Last month
February 2023
# SAINTS RISING
'I got messages from people showing me my wages from the MLS. I don’t really give a b******s'
Jake Mulraney is St Patrick’s Athletic’s exciting new signing and Chris Forrester insists he can help deliver success.
Last year
2022
# Ready to go
3 months ago, he was attending big European nights as a fan. Now, he's playing in them
St Patrick’s Athletic defender Tom Grivosti is set to compete in one of the most important games of his career.
All time
# Boost
Chris Forrester signs new long-term deal at St Pat's
The influential midfielder is staying put with the 2021 FAI Cup champions.
# Dubliners
Git and Bucko: A Cup final with the heart and soul of Dublin
Ahead of tomorrow’s FAI Cup final, The42 met Bohemians captain Keith Buckley and St Patrick’s Athletic playmaker Chris Forrester for a tour of the places closest to them in the capital.
# end of season
Four Bohs players and three from Shamrock Rovers in the PFAI Team of the Year
Derry City, Drogheda United, Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic all have one representative.
# Mind Games
‘One of my good mates is a massive Bohs fan and he's trying to get in my head’
Chris Forrester gives his pre-cup final thoughts on the back of an impressive season with St Pat’s.
# success
Stunning King goal helps Pat's prevail and keep pressure on Rovers
2,500 fans packed into Richmond Park this evening for the victory over Longford.
# POTM
'I was thinking I was the best player in the world, and didn’t have to do the things that got me to where I was'
Chris Forrester discusses why he has returned to form, having been voted the League of Ireland’s Player of the Month for March and April.
# Leaders
Stunning Chris Forrester goal the highlight as Pat's consolidate top spot
Stephen O’Donnell’s side proved too good for Longford.
# High praise
'Ability-wise, there are not many who can touch him, it's about getting that out of him every week'
Stephen O’Donnell is hoping Chris Forrester can have a big impact for his team this season.
# Reaction
'When he does that, in my opinion he's the best player in the league'
Chris Forrester helped St Patrick’s Athletic to keep their European hopes alive with last night’s win in Derry.
# problems
'He has been through a lot in his personal life and we are going to wait for him'
St Pat’s boss Harry Kenny says patience is required with midfielder Chris Forrester.
# He's back
Fan-favourite Forrester bags first goal since returning to St Patrick's Athletic
The midfielder was on target as the Saints saw off Wexford in the Leinster Senior Cup last night.
# Heading Home
'He’s had a lot to contend with in his personal life': Aberdeen terminate Forrester's contract
The 26-year-old is returning home after a brief spell with the Scottish club.
# future plans
10 Irish players who could do with a move in the January transfer window
David Meyler, Chris Forrester and James McCarthy are among the individuals who could switch clubs.
# Interview
'You have to take the good with the bad, and some bad times came after that'
Chris Forrester hopes to erase the memory of the past 18 months by rediscovering his best form.
# Heading north
Irish midfielder starts afresh in Scotland after signing three-year deal with Aberdeen
Chris Forrester has put pen-to-paper on a deal with the Scottish Premiership outfit.
# Moving On
Irish midfielder Forrester placed on transfer list by his League One club
Peterborough boss Steve Evans has put 13 players on the transfer list.
# Irish Abroad
From Westport and Inchicore to Peterborough - Conor O’Malley’s journey is just getting started
Former St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Conor O’Malley talks about settling into life in League One following his move to Peterborough United.
# Posh
The country's 'best young goalkeeper' Conor O'Malley makes UK move
The League One club is owned by Darragh MacAnthony and counts Chris Forrester as one of their standout players.
# Irish Eye
Former League of Ireland stars on target across the Football League
It was a good weekend for Ireland manager Martin O’Neill ahead of March’s vital World Cup qualifier against Wales, with Robbie Brady, among others, also finding the back of the net.
# big occasion
Former League of Ireland star Chris Forrester captains his side against Chelsea today
The 24-year-old midfielder has become an integral part of the Peterborough team.
# on the fringes
5 Irish footballers we'd like to see make their international debuts in 2017
The likes of Conor Hourihane, John Egan and Daryl Horgan are knocking have been pushing to be capped for Ireland.
# Big stage
Ireland's Chris Forrester can look forward to glamour FA Cup tie with Chelsea next month
The 24-year-old Dubliner impressed in last season’s tournament and will be hoping for more of the same at Stamford Bridge.
# Potential
Martin O'Neill on Chris Forrester and other League One players' chances with Ireland
The Irish boss will be casting his eye over a number of less familiar Irish players in the coming months.
# Ex-pats
Ex-LOI star Chris Forrester still has a knack for scoring special goals in England
The Peterborough United captain has found the back of the net this afternoon.
# Potential
21 young Irish footballers that give us hope as the new season begins
Watford’s Tommie Hoban and others who could go on to star for the Boys in Green in years to come.
# Goals Galore
Watch: Chris Forrester's super strike and all the other Irish goals from the Football League
There were Irish goalscorers in all three divisions.
# Happy Days
A good week for Irish youngster Chris Forrester just got even better
The former St Pat’s player has signed a new long-term contract with Peterborough.
# Captain Fantastic
After a superb debut season in England, there's more good news for Chris Forrester
The 23-year-old Dubliner has been named as Peterborough’s new skipper.
# standing out
Chris Forrester and 10 other Irish footballers named as their clubs' player of the year
Alan Judge is also among the individuals who have impressed during this campaign.
# Handbags
Chris Forrester shown red card after clash with former Ireland U21 midfielder
The ex-St Patrick’s Athletic midfielder picked up two yellow cards in 20 seconds at the end of the first half last night.
# Options
5 players we'd like to see in the Ireland squad tomorrow
Chris Forrester and others with at least an outside chance of making the Euros.
# Across the water
5 League of Ireland players who could follow Towell & Forrester to England in 2016
Chris Forrester was among the players to secure a move to England over the past 12 months
# promise
The next Chris Forrester? 23 young players to watch out for in the League of Ireland this season
Sean Hoare, Roberto Lopes, Patrick McEleney and other hot prospects to keep an eye on.
# High hopes
'I think he's destined to play at a higher level' - Kilbane backs Forrester to make step up
The former Ireland international-turned-pundit says the midfielder will go far if he keeps doing what he’s doing.
# Seal of approval
Kilbane tips 'impressive' Chris Forrester to become a senior Irish international
The former St Pat’s playmaker has been earning rave reviews since he joined Peterborough United.
# big performance
Lavish praise for Dubliner Chris Forrester but Posh go down to West Brom in Cup shootout
The former Bohemians and St. Pat’s midfielder sparkled as his side valiantly pushed the Baggies hard in Wednesday’s replay.
# Irish Eye
Forrester ready to test himself against Premier League opposition after bright start to life in England
The former St Patrick’s Athletic midfielder is likely to be involved in Peterborough’s FA Cup tie against West Brom this afternoon.
# Speculation
Ex-St Pat's star Forrester linked with Everton and all today's transfer gossip
Meanwhile, Manchester United could be set to sign a 15-year-old goalkeeping prodigy.