Drogheda’s play-off hero Pierrot coy on future

The Haiti international arrived at Weavers Park last December and helped the Louth club secure a first FAI Cup in 19 years this month before his play-off brace against Bray Wanderers last Sunday saw them secure Premier Division safety for 2025.

But with his contract at Drogheda now expired, the 25-year-old was coy about his future when asked about his plans in the wake of their big promotion/relegation play-off win over the Seagulls.

"I don't know, we'll have to see what happens," said Pierrot.

"For now, I'm just going to enjoy the win and enjoy the cup (celebrations), we can fully enjoy everything now. We'll see what happens. There will be talks but I'm not worried about talks. We'll see."

Sunday's Tallaght Stadium victory capped off a remarkable six-day period for Drogheda as, after defeating Derry City at Lansdowne Road to clinch a second FAI Cup in the club's history, they secured their spot in the top-flight after a well deserved victory over First Division Bray.

"It was tricky to have this game after the cup final," the Haitian striker continued.

"We had to focus really quickly, but we were able to do that and it showed with the result. We were locked in from the get-go. A lot of it was mental. You wanted to enjoy the cup, but not too much because you could slip up (against Bray). We enjoyed the final but most importantly we needed to stay in the league and that's what we did.

"It's very important for the club and for the town. Staying up and winning the cup too, I'm just glad we were able to give it to the town. We started (the season) very rough, we suffered a lot so we're just glad we can finish it in this way. It's been a great season.

"The fans even have a song for me which I love. They have been behind us all season. They have stuck with us in every game. We wanted to give something back to them and that's what we were able to do."

After 10 league goals and one in their cup run, Pierrot hit the net either side of the break on Sunday to help his side secure safety, with the first a stunning backheel flick before a clever volley added a third after James Bolger's opener.

"We needed it because we knew Bray would have chances. We knew we had to put the game away," he added.

"That flick (for his first goal) was all I could do. We'd been working on it a lot in training. What a ball it was from Darragh Markey, perfect. I've had a connection with Darragh since the beginning. I had to do it justice so credit to him."