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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Despite injuries and suspensions Dundalk FC dig deep to find a high energy performance with grit and determination that sees them deserevedly take all 3 points against Champions Shamrock Rovers in an entertaining televised game marked by Tyreke Wilson thunderous volley goal and a series of world class saves in the closing stages by keeper Enda Minogue.
After an undefeated 6 game streak Dundalk FC suffer a slump in form which sees them without a win in the last 4 games. Episode 211 looks for explanations for our suddenly porous defence and speculates the while little has changed regarding personnel and indivudal performance levels the cause and answer to our current difficulties probably lies on the wings
Dundalk FC's good form continues with a youthful side progressing against Shelbourne in the Leinster Senior Cup with a 3 - 1 victory on Tuesday before a Declan McDaid brace secures a 2 - 1 victory over John Caulfield's Galway Utd. WIth inspirational captain Daryl Horgan getting a 2 year contract extension all seems rosey for the Oriel faithful as we head towards summer.
Taking the momentum of victiory in Tolka Park into the second fixture of the weekend, Dundalk FC enjoy a happy Monday with a season best performance over St Patricks Athletic, where 2 first half strikes secure victory over the only team to get the better of the Lilywhites this season. Dundalk complete a great week with a draw against Derry City to take 7 points from 9 in a game they dominated but were forced to share the spoils due to momentary defensive lapses.
After a strong showing in Dalymount park on our last visit to the capital Dundalk enjoy a rollercoaster game in Tolka as an energetic start against a sluggish Shels sees the Lilywhites establish a 2 goal half time lead. A Sean Gannon inspired fightback saw Shels draw level before a late o.g. restored Dundalk's lead. Ep 208 discusses the maturation of Dundalk's young players who excelled in the first division and now look premier quality.
Dundalk FC enjoy an excellent week with a monday night victory over Sligo Rovers and an impressive point earned in Dalymount Park against table topping Bohemians. While the Lilywhites rode their luck in a game of fine margins against Sligo the battling and tactically astute perfomance against Bohs leave the Lilywhites sitting comfortablly in mid table at the International break with Ciaran Kilduff handling injuries and suspensions by getting the best out of his young squad.
After a draw on the road against John Caulfield's Galway United, Dundalk FC take their first win of the season with an emphatic hammering of Waterford in Oriel Park, as Teahan, McDaid, Horgan and Kenny grab the goals in a 5 nil victory. With 2nd from bottom Sligo Rovers due in town on Monday night episode 206 discusses what looks like a pivotal weekend of fixtures, the likely impact of Conor Kearn's long term injury, who is our best centre half due and the Lilywhites prospect for upcoming trips to the capital.
Ep 205 discusses the highs and lows of an eventful week as a 10 man #DundalkFC snatch a point in Tallaght in a battling display but are heavily beaten on their return to the capital against Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic in a game where much of the damage was self inflicted. We also discuss the furor over last week's vandalism at Oriel park and the ensuing moral panic that occupied the the media and political classes this week.
The refrubished Oriel Park gets its new season curtain raisers with a large crowd for the Louth Derby. While Dundalk dominate the stats, a recurrance of last week's late concession sees an otherwise toothless Drogheda Utd leave with an equal share of the spoils. Thoughts now focus on the clash with traditional rivals Shamrock Rovers on Monday night
Dundalk are left frustrated as an injury time penalty denies them all 3 points in a game in which they looked comfortable on the return to the premier division. While Ciaran Killduff expressed frustration at the lost of two points, fans may be encouraged by the competitiveness of the new look Lilywhites ahead of the Louth Derby
Ep 202 reflects on DundalkFC's off field drama during the closed season in which a boardroom battle saw the departure of John Temple and emergence of Chris Clinton as the club's new figure head. We also discuss Ciaran Killduff transfer window and how the recruitment of premier division experience will be blend with the young talent of last years first divison winning side. We also look forward to Friday's opener against the club's fiercest rivals.
Dundalk FC end the season with a domestic cup final victory, giving the Lilywhites a technical double winning campaign, albeit in the much undervalued Leinster Senior Cup who despite being the country's oldest trophy took place in almost secretive conditions. Ep 201 reflects on the currently undervalued heritage of this provincial silverware and reflects on a thrilling night of football for those who made the journey to Richmond Park
With the title and automatic promotion secured Dundalk go to Cobh in celebratory mood with a large travelling contingent of fans. Two much changed and youthful sides deliver an entertaining game where the Lilywhites emerge the winners thanks to a late Ethan Vaughan strike. Ep 200 also celebrates the achievements on an off the pitch as the club returns from the brink, but also asks what strategy should Dundalk FC now pursue to ensure a sustainable future and return to former glories?
After inconsistent recent form Dundalk rally at home in front of a full house to beat Finn Harps and secure the first division Championship and priceless prize of automatic promotion. With Cobh losing in Longford the Lilywhites now go into the final day with an unassailable 7 point league and the small matter of a Leinster cup final against Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic. Ep 199 reflects on the penultimate act of a momentous campaign.
Despite a dominant display in the first half Dundalk fail to add to their initial goal and have to settle for a draw when Athlone's converted free kick draws them level and the Lilywhites squander a host of late chances to take all 3 points. With Cobh's win over Bray bringing them within 4 points of the Lilywhites with 6 to play for all thoughts turn to Friday's home game against Finn Harps, where a win will secure promotion and the title regardless of Cobh's performance in Longford, while anything else could see the title go down to the final day.
After last weeks nightmare in Longford, Dundalk FC bounce back with a home win over UCD to gain a crucial 3 points in the title race. The Lilywhites enjoy a slice of good luck being awarded 2 spot kicks and survive a late UCD rally in a game where the Students dominated possession and passing but nonetheless have to watch a Horgan inspired Dundalk take all 3 points in the second half.
Episode 196 looks back in Dundalk's inconsistent September, which saw a 0 - 0 draw away to Wexford, a comprehensive home win over Bray and dismal display in a shock defeat to Longford Town which saw the Lilywhites squander an opportunity to all but secure the title after Cobh's defeat in Wexford the previous night.
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.
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