The Men Who Saved Football

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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Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 41 Dundalk - Bohemians 1 Reaction 10.04.2021

Despite a bright start Dundalk fall behind to an early Bohemians penalty and struggle to respond. A flurry of substitutions fail to change the momentum and another defeat tips the club into a full blow crisis with the spotlight now falling on eccentric Chairman Bill Hulsizer and the struggling management team he has installed.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 40 Shamrock Rovers 2 - Dundalk 1 Reaction 03.04.2021

Despite some improvement on last week a sluggish Dundalk succumb to Shamrock Rovers, falling to a second defeat in the opening 3 games of the new season. We discuss if the team will gel in time for a title challenge, or has Peak 6's Moneyball methods simply unraveled a winning formula?

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 39 Dundalk 1 - Finn Harps 2 Reaction 27.03.2021

Despite periods of possession a lacklustre Dundalk slump to a disappointing home defeat against a well organised Finn Harps who take their second big scalp of the season after last week’s victory over Bohemians. We discuss if this is a temporary blip or terminal decline?

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 38 Sligo Rovers 1 Dundalk 1 Reaction 20.03.2021

Episode 38 has reaction to Dundalk's opening day 1 - 1 draw against Sligo Rovers, and asks if Dundalk's passing & possession style of recent years is transforming into a more pragmatic approach? We also discuss if WatchLOI is failing the League and why opening day matches are like pancakes.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 37 President's Cup Shamrock Rovers 3 Dundalk 4 Reaction 13.03.2021

Episode 37 has reaction to Dundalk's ten man victory in the President's Cup over Shamrock Rovers in a penalty shoot-out and discusses a confidence building performance for shoot-out hero Alessio Abibi, a mixed night for goal scorer Sonni Nattestad who was harshly red carded and the change in Management structure announced by the club this week.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 36 Drogheda Utd 2 Dundalk 3 Reaction 07.03.2021

Episode 36 discusses how Dundalk bagged their first silverware of the season by retaining the Malone Cup in the annual Louth Derby challenge match with a 3-2 win over neighbours Drogheda United, the pros and cons of playing three at the back, and if Patrick McEleney could be the new Robbie Benson?

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 35 Dundalk 2 Bohemians 1 Reaction 26.02.2021

Episode 35 discusses Dundalk's preseason opening friendly victory over Bohemians and first impressions of the new arrivals to the squad including an eye catching debut from local youngster Ryan O'Kane.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 34 Oriel's American Revolution 29.01.2021

Episode 34 has discussion of the revolution at Oriel Park with the establishment of a new American style management model at Dundalk FC. Plus discussion of the departures of Jordan Flores, Stefan Colovic and Nathan Oduwa and the impending arrival of Alessio Abibi, Sonni Nattestad, Raivis Jurkovskis and Sam Stanton.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 33 Transfer Window Arrivals and Departures Reaction 02.01.2021

Our first off season episode discusses the transfer window which has seen the departure of several Kenny / Perth era stalwarts such as Gary Rogers, Dane Massey and John Mountney as well as the capture by Shamrock Rovers of Sean Hoare and Sean Gannon. There's also discussion of the task ahead for Sports Director Jim Magilton and where new signing Ole Erik Midtskogen will fit into the team and how h...

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 32 Dundalk 2 - Arsenal 4 Reaction 12.12.2020

Dundalk conclude their season with an impressive display against Arsenal. While outgunned by the EPL giants the Lilywhites gave a good account of themselves enjoying large spells of possession and hitting the visitor's net twice through Sean Hoare and Jordan Flores. This episode also discusses the appointment of Jim Magilton and hopes for the retention of the out of contract members of the current...

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 31 FAI Cup Final - Shamrock Rovers 2 - Dundalk 4 Reaction 06.12.2020

Episode 31 has reaction to a thrilling 4 - 2 FAI Cup Final victory as Dundalk dig deep to ensure we end the season on a high against Shamrock Rovers.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 30 Molde 3 Dundalk 1 Reaction 05.12.2020

Episode 30 has reaction to Dundalk's Europe League defeat to Molde, looks forward to the weekend's FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers and discusses the growing anxiety surrounding the future of the current squad.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 29 Athlone Town 0 Dundalk 11 Reaction 30.11.2020

Episode 29 discusses Dundalk FC's record breaking demolition of Athlone Town in the FAI Cup Semi final. We also asks how Fillipo should handle another busy week were he'll have fight on two fronts, away to Molde in the  UEL and a record breaking 6th consecutive FAI Cup final against old foes Shamrock Rovers.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 28 Dundalk 1 Rapid Vienna 3 Reaction 27.11.2020

Episode 28 has reaction to a disappointing result against Rapid Vienna where despite spells of quality Dundalk were undone by a lack of ability to take our opportunities and then punished by a clinical Rapid side. We also look forward to Dundalk's FAI Cup semi final against Athlone FC on Sunday.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 27 Bohemians 1 Dundalk 4 Reaction 21.11.2020

Reaction to @ DundalkFC  's return to vintage form in a comprehensive victory over Bohemians in the FAI Cup, plus discussion of the proposed appointment of a Director of Football and expectations for our upcoming Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 26 Dundalk 0 Sligo Rovers 2 Reaction 10.11.2020

The league campaign ends on a low as a below par Dundalk slump to a 2 nil defeat with a lackluster display against Sligo Rovers, reopening the debate on if Filippo Giovagnoli, now with a poorer league record than Vinny Perth, is the right man for the job? and if Peak6's Wrecking Ball style of leadership is driving the club into decline?

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 25 SK Rapid Vienna 4 Dundalk 3 Reaction 06.11.2020

Episode 25 has reaction to @Dundalkfc 's dramatic game against @SKRapidWienEN, a look forward to Monday's vital final league clash with @sligorovers plus discussion of Vinny Perth's criticism of our performance against @Arsenal & asks if Fillipo's honeymoon period is over?

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 24 Arsenal 3 Dundalk 0 Reaction 30.10.2020

Episode 24 has discussion of @ DundalkFC 's busy week including matches against @ WaterfordFCie , @ Arsenal , and a look forward to Sunday's crucial clash with @ stpatsfc

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 23 Dundalk 1 Molde FK 2 Reaction 24.10.2020

Episode 23 has reaction to @ DundalkFC  ‘s battling defeat to Molde FK on our return to Europa League Group Stage action, and looks ahead to a vital 6 point league game against Waterford and Thursday's showdown with English Premier League side Arsenal.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 22 Derry 1 Dundalk 2 Reaction 20.10.2020

Episode 22 has reaction to @ DundalkFC  ‘s victory over Derry in the Brandywell which completed a great week in the league as Dundalk look to secure European football for next season, and looks ahead to the beginning of our Europa League Group Stage campaign.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 21 Dundalk 0 Bohemians 0 Reaction 17.10.2020

Episode 21 has reaction to @DundalkFC ‘s 0 - 0 draw with Bohemians, plus discussion of Matt Hulsizer's interview featured in the Irish Independent and an impromptu debate on the value of emotional as well as financial investment in Football.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 20 Cork City 0 Dundalk 2 Reaction 14.10.2020

Episode 20 has reaction to @DundalkFC ‘s victory in Turner’s Cross, plus discussion of the possible appointment of a Director of Football at Oriel Park and the controversy over the venue for our Europa League Group stage games.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 19 Dundalk 0 Finn Harps 0 Reaction 05.10.2020

Episode 19 with reaction to the draw with Finn Harps, the race for Europe next season and @rubot 's quest for Europa league admission to see Dundalk v Arsenal

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 18 FC Dundalk 3 Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag 1 Reaction 03.10.2020

Reaction to a dramatic week for @ DundalkFC  ‘s with a season transforming win against Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag paving the way for a return to the Europa League group stages

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 17 FC Sheriff Tiraspol 3 Dundalk 5 Reaction 26.09.2020

Reaction to @ DundalkFC  ‘s epic win on the road against Transnistrian side Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League which sets up a play off tie with KI Klaksvík of the Faroe Islands.

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