The Men Who Saved Football
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The Men Who Saved Football is a Dundalk FC Fancast. Mostly just a few lads chatting about Dundalk FC and the wider world of League of Ireland football.
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Dundalk FC enjoy an August Goal rush scoring 21 times to record 4 wins and 1 draw this month. Despite dropping 2 points against Kerry the Lilywhites remain in pole position as the title enters its final 7 games with only final day opponents Cobh Ramblers remaining as serious challengers to automatic promotion.
Dundalk emerge from the bank holiday weekend double header with two wins with Ciaran Kilduff successfully rotating the squad and changing formation to secure maximum points. Despite riding their luck in Belfield, the comprehensive victory over Longford will foster a quiet confidence amongst Lilywhite fans that Dundalk have what it takes to maintain their automatic promotion spot as we enter the league campaigns final phase.
Dundalk looked to have buried recent shot-shyness with a goal within the first 95 seconds, while a second from Gbemi Arubi set up what should have been a comfortable evening for the Lilywhites. However a goal keeping error and defensive lapses see Wexford mount a considerable fightback as the evening turned into a edge of your seat thriller. Dundalk remain on the top of the table as the season enters its final furlong.
After romping to a comprehensive victory in the South West, Dundalk draw a blank at the seaside as Bray are awarded a mysterious penalty while the Lilywhites spurn a litany of chances. The failure to convert possession into goals continues to bedevil Dundalk as despite an energetic performance against Sligo Rovers, the Bit of Red's second hard rapid fire brace sees Dundalk exit the FAI Cup. Ep 192 discusses the prospects for promotion, the ethics of booing ex players and whether our League campaign is like the Bismarck.
Ep 191 catches up on the last four Dundalk FC fixtures which saw our first defeat, 2 draws and culminated with a top of the table victory over Cobh Ramblers. With the team enduring some ups and downs we ask, how prepared is the club for a return to the top flight? Ep 191 also discusses the departure from Tolka Park of Damien Duff and Drogheda Utd's Drexit from Europe.
Dundalk overcome a surprisingly tough test in Wexford as the Lilywhites are forced to come from behind to claim all 3 points and maintain their unbeaten record. An early goal from Leo Gaxha is quickly cancelled out by Darragh Levingston equaliser, before Wexford grab the lead and looked set to maintain it until a triple substitution sees Kilduff's men regain control of the game and go on to grab a late winning to keep their title bid on track as the season reaches it's midpoint break.
Dundalk FC overcome a dogged and determined Kerry FC with two moments of magic from captain Darryl Horgan and Leo Gaxha. EP 189 discusses the more robust approach Colin Healy has instilled in Kerry, Dundalk competitive edge regarding individual quality and the many reasons for optimism as Dundalk maintain their position at the top of the table.
Dundalk FC emerge victorious from their top of the table clash to restore a 4 point lead at the top of the table. Ep 188 discusses Dundalk's opportune return to winning way, the contribution of Gbemi Arubi and the frosty relations between the Club and supporters Trust.
Despite taking a 1st half lead and dominating possession Dundalk continue to struggle to build on winning positions as Bray equalise from a set piece before taking a shock lead, with the Lilywhites having to dig deep to maintain their unbeaten record with an injury time equaliser. Ep 187 discusses how Dundalk can recover their early season form and the rumored return of some former players.
After a faced paced conclusion to last week's clash with Longford Town, Dundalk return to the doldrums on their return to the midlands with an insipid scoreless draw against table proppers Athlone Town. However results elsewhere see's the misfiring Lilywhites extend their lead at the top of the table. Ep 186 asks if our early season tactics have been worked out by opponents and also casts a critical eye over the Premier division.
Dundalk return to winning ways with a strong 2nd half performance against Longford Town which sees the Lilywhites score 3 without response with a brace from Dean Ebbe. Episode 185 also looks back at the Easter games which saw a win against Cobh but two disappointing draws against Treaty United and Finn Harps.
On a lunar like surface at the Belfield bowl Dundalk struggle to get their usual slick passing game going, but slog through a testing tie to emerge with all 3 points and another clean sheet after Leo Gaxha's second half goal. Ep 184 discusses the pitch battle with the students, LOI TVs technical difficulties and Ronan Finn's pantomime villain status as the Lilywhites consolidate their grip on the automatic promotion spot.
Despite stubborn 1st half resistance from a well organised Wexford, Dundalk FC cruise to victory with 3 second half goals which featured a Leo Gaxha brace and a stunning stroke by full back Sean Keogh. With Cobh Ramblers late defeat in Bray, Dundalk take a 5 point lead at the top of the table are become the only unbeaten team in the division. Ep 183 discusses divisional dominance, prospects for promotion, pitches, and club and supporters group relations.
Despite international call ups forcing Ciaran Kilduff to reinforce the back 4 with two midfielders and introduce more inexperienced teenagers to the first team Dundalk FC continue to play attractive football and get results as they come from behind to earn a win against Longford Town in a game the Lilywhites statistically dominated. Ep 182 discusses the emergence of an exciting young side and speculates on a possible bright future. We also reminisce on the 1995 League winning campaign and how it might be remembered on its 30 anniversary,
After last weeks shock concession of two late goals Dundalk get back to winnings ways by blitzing Bray with 3 goals in the opening 30 minutes. As the Lilywhites consolidate their position at the top of the table with Ciaran Kilduff's young squad playing very attractive football episode 181 beings to dream of a swift return to the top flight.
A confident Dundalk looked set to continue their perfect start to the season establishing a 2 goal lead on the 80th minute of a game they looked comfortable in throughout. However a goalkeeping error invites a previously inert Treaty United into the game and ultimately sees the Lilywhite lose their defensive composure and concede 2 late goals in a game they should have won. Episode 180 discusses if this is a mere blip or signs of worrying frailties amongst the squad.
Ciarán Kilduff's young guns hit the road and return with a maximum points thanks to two 0 - 1 victories over Finn Harps and Kerry. In similar displays Dundalk defend first half leads with the youthful defense absorbing plenty of pressure from the home sides. Dundalk's first visit to Kerry is all the more impressive given the Lilywhites emerge with 3 points despite playing over 60 mins reduced to 10 men after Leo Gaxha's red card.
Dundalk emerge from last season's existential crisis to begin the season on the front foot with a promising win over Athlone Town in front of a packed Oriel Park. Ep 178 discusses Ciarán Kilduff's new look and very youthful side first league outing, We also discuss the role of John Temple is navigating the club through a rocky closed season and the spectacular, if controversial, pyrotechnics display and march to Oriel organised by an effervescent SSA.
As the season reaches its conclusion Ep 177 reviews Dundalk's clashes with Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda Utd, casting an eye over what players might form the foundation of next year's first division campaign, and what manager might lead us next season. We also discuss the launch meeting of the Dundalk FC Supporters Trust, the nascent 1903 membership scheme and the dilemma faced by both fans groups as they strive for greater fan involvement within a model of ownership where the proposition of greater fan involvement has been thus far coolly received.
Dundalk's drift to relegation reaches its conclusion as defeat to Derry City confirms the surrender of the Lilywhites Premier Division status. While fans stay after the final whistle to support the devastated squad the chaos off field intensifies as a post match confrontation between current and former owners becomes national news. Ep 176 also discusses the emergence of two rival fan membership schemes what their objectives are in a week where owner John Temple dismissed the notion of fan involvement in boardroom decisions.
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