The Men Who Saved Football

Club legend David McMillan rolls back the years with a goal and an assist to secure Dundalk a return to European football as loanee Runar Hauge's second goal helps the Lilywhites overcome Bohemians despite a late goal and tense finish. Sligo's draw against St Pats ensures Dundalk win the race for Europe with a game to spare. Fan can now look forward to a continental adventure next July and Stephen...

A rollercoaster evening at Casey's Field sees Dundalk continue to make heavy weather of securing European football. Defensive fragilities see the Lilywhites fall being, battle back to attain the lead, only to slip from a seemingly comfortable winning position to a 3 - 2 deficit before an injury time equaliser. Ep 115 discusses the permutations of the final 2 series of games as the footrace between...

In a European qualification 6 pointer Dundalk's late push for a winner backfires as Pats hit the Lilywhites on the break to snatch an unlikely winner in injury time. With the Inchicore side now just 1 point behind Stephen O'Donnell's ever depleted squad the race for European is finely balanced as the League enters its final month.

Dundalk return to winning ways with a home victory over neighbours Drogheda Utd. A Runar Hauge penalty and bizarre Dane Massey O.G. from a cross by Greg Sloggett secures a priceless 3 points as the race for European football intensifies ahead of the Lilywhites clash with boss Stephen O'Donnell's former club St Patrick's Athletic next weekend.

Dundalk's poor form on the road continues as the Lilywhites exit the FAI Cup at the hands of a youthful and energetic Waterford side. Despite a promising start and taking the lead, defensive fragilities resurface and Dundalk miss out by the odd goal in 5. As disappointed fans look for answers ep 112 discusses the absence of Mark Connolly & Patrick Hoban, an accumulation of injuries, and the le...

Having been gifted 3 points due to an administrative error by Sligo Rovers, Dundalk slump to a shock defeat against the basement club at the UCD bowl. In a game in which the Lilywhite’s looked comfortable throughout and twice took the lead fans are left searching for what went wrong as Dundalk concede two late goals from a winning position. Dundalk now head to Waterford in the FAI Cup quarter fina...

A demanding week concludes with a home draw against a well organised Shelbourne after defeat on the road to Sligo Rovers. With injuries and suspensions taking a toll Dundalk remain in the FAI Cup but need to rediscover their league form to maintain a challenge for Europe.

Dundalk have to dig deep to overcome Ian Ryan's well disciplined Wexford side who several times unlock the Lilywhite's offside trap to take the lead after David McMillan's opening goal. The introduction of Ryan O'Kane, Alfie Lewis, Robbie Benson and John Martin proves enough to turn the tie in Dundalk's favour as O'Kane scores his first goal and Benson secures progress to the next round with an ex...

Despite dominating possession Dundalk's makeshift defence is undone by three clinical counterattacks, allowing Rovers to see out the game from a comfortable leading position with Dundalk's injuries and suspensions ultimately taking their toll. Amidst this defeat Ep 108 also discusses the many positives of Steven O'Donnell's developing side and the controversial issue of players provocative goal ce...

In an incident packed clash Dundalk weathered early Bohs pressure and play their way into a leading position with a freakish goal when Goalkeeper Tadhg Ryan concedes an injury time goal under pressure from substitute John Martin. Andy Boyle's early dismissal in the 2nd half see's Dundalk fight a lengthy rearguard action to keep Bohs at bay for over 45 minutes and set up a possible season defining...

Patrick Hoban's injury time equaliser sees Dundalk maintain second spot in the League over big spending Derry City. After two early enforced substitutions due to injury and the concession of a goal Stephen O'Donnell's side dig deep to earn a well deserved draw. We also discuss RTE's lacklustre coverage of the League of Ireland and ponder how triple bills of Home and Away are deemed preferable than...

After a dull first have Dundalk eventually cruise to a comprehensive victory over 1st division Longford Town to secure a place in the 2nd round of the FAI Cup with the introduction of Joe Adams and Ryan O'Kane sparking the game into life. Ep 105 also discusses the departure of Mark Connolly, the arrival of Alfie Lewis and the X factor that gives Dundalk a competitive over their more monied rivals.

Dundalk cruise to a comfortable win over struggling Finn Harps to retake 2nd position in the table. With leaders Shamrock Rovers dropping two points at home to Drogheda Utd could the embers of a title challenge be about to reignite? We also discuss Bohemians COO Daniel Lamberts calls for a collective agreement to raise transfer fees and the contrasting performances of the League's Rovers in Europe...

Ep 103 discusses a far from perfect game played in perfect conditions, as St Pat's and Dundalk play out a 1 - 1 draw in the sunshine in a game largely characterised by basic mistakes and a general lack of quality from both sides. However as Dundalk's other rivals also struggle in their fixtures we revisit Stuey Byrne's argument that the league simply lacks a competitive edge this season.

Dundalk suffer the second defeat of the year in United Park as the Lilywhites fail to reverse the first minute concession of a goal. Despite dominating possession & creating a host of chances Dundalk once again struggle to unlock a massed and well organised defence. Ep 102 reflects on the implications of the result and Dundalk's away form difficulties ahead of a crucial return to Richmond Park...

Ep 101 reflects on an efficient home win over UCD where David McMillan returned to scoring form while fellow former students David Ward and Greg Sloggett also contributed to the 3 - 0 scoreline. We also discuss the debate on whether the standard of the league is poor and respond to the discussion on whether Greg Sloggett can be the new Chris Shields?

We celebrate our 100th Episode with a wide ranging interview with Dundalk FC Head Coach Stephen O'Donnell. We also dissect Friday's 0 - 0 draw with Shelbourne and why Damien Duff's tactics will keep them in the top flight. We also discuss if the commencement of our rivals European campaigns represents an opportunity for Dundalk to gain ground domestically.

Dundalk throw down the gauntlet to Shamrock Rovers with a victory over the Hoops at a packed Oriel park. Stephen O'Donnell's men take all 3 points in a closely contested game leaving fans wondering whether they can seriously dream of a title challenge. Ep 99 reflects on the dramatic result, the feasibility of a title challenge and if European distractions will decide the title.

Dundalk's good run of form continues as we reach the mid season break where 3 wins in 7 days see the Lilywhites leap to 2nd in the table. Ep 98 discusses the improving individuals who have contributed to Dundalk's revival, how last year's off field mayhem has created a rejuvenated wave of fan enthusiasm, and is it realistic to see Dundalk as genuine title contenders?

Dundalk's long overdue first win finally arrives in the Brandywell in one of the most impressive results of the season as the Lilywhites surprise a much fancied Derry City with a late Patrick Hoban strike after a stunning Robbie Benson opener. Dundalk will return to the North West on Monday night and look to consolidate their grip on 3rd place against Finn Harps. We also discuss yellow cards, bias...

Dundalk banish the Belfield blues of last week and return to winning ways at Fortress Oriel. On a perfect evening for football a strong second half team performance saw a first half deficit transformed into a comprehensive win against Bohemians in a morale boasting result which should serve as good preparation for two consecutive away trips to the North West.

Some uncharacteristic errors see what should have been a comfortable away win come off the rails as a red card and conceded penalty see Dundalk drop two valuable points against basement side UCD in a result that sees Dundalk relinquish the coveted European Qualification 3rd position in the table.

Dundalk claim the local bragging rights with a comprehensive victory over neighbours Drogheda Utd in what most fans hail as the best display of the season so far. Keith Ward and Paul Doyle contribute to a more cohesive midfield as Darragh Leahy grabs a brace to put on Dundalk on the road to victory. We also grab a post match reaction from club Chairman Sean O'Connor on the season so far as a buoya...

A languid tie bursts into life when Damien Duff sees red after Shane Griffin's dismissal. Shels resort to the dark arts and almost steal a draw when a penalty box dive cancels out Daniel Kelly's opener, but cosmic justice is done when subs Keith Ward and John Martin combine to grab a spectacular winner in the final 5 minutes.

Dundalk emerge empty handed from Tallaght as an experimental line up loses out to the hoops by the games only goal. We discuss how Stephen O'Donnell's tactical gambit was a reasonable approach which could have paid off but was ultimately undone not by our selection or shape by an ongoing challenged to control the possession and a rare moment of quality from Rovers talisman Jack Byrne.