A rollercoaster week sees Brian Gartland leave the club to be followed by recently appointed manager Noel King. The end of King's short lived reign opens an opportunity for the return of Golden Era boss Stephen Kenny, hopes which are swiftly dashed by his arrival at St Patrick's Athletic. Managerless Dundalk conclude a crazy week with a injury time…

The crisis deepens at Oriel park as Dundalk begin the week with a record 10 match ban for Goalkeeper George Shelvey for comments made to the referee after the Louth Derby and concludes with a timid performance in the south east which sees Waterford put 4 past the Lilywhites once again porous defence. The weekend concludes with an open letter from f…

A spirited Dundalk match league leaders Shelbourne but ultimately fail to turn possession into goals leaving the Oriel clash with the league leaders as a 0-0 stalemate. A promising start to the weekend ends deflatingly with a very damaging defeat to 10 man Drogheda United. Jethren Barr's 76 minute dismissal followed by Jamie Gullen's set piece equa…

New boss Noel King enjoys a dream debut as a rejuvenated Dundalk play with an energy and dynamism conspicuous only by its absence on previous outings this season. The formerly shot shy Lilywhites pepper the Bohemians goal with attempts on target and score two high quality goal. A Zak Johnston inspired defence keeps Bohs at bay while George Shelvey'…

A seismic week at Oriel Park as veteran Noel King is announced as the shock replacement for Stephen O'Donnell as Dundalk's new manager. Meanwhile the Lilywhites take 1 point from 6 on the road with defeat to Bohs and a 1-1 draw to Sligo Rovers as chances and goals remain at a premium. EP 158 looks for the positives in King's appointment, discusses …

An eventful week in Oriel Park see's Stephen O'Donnell's reign come to an end as the former Captain is relieved of his duties as manager. Under the caretaker management of Brain Gartland and Liam Burns the Lilywhites show improved energy and endeavour to earn a 0 - 0 draw against St Patricks Athletic. Ep 157 discusses the highs and lows of O'Donnel…

Dundalk's nightmare start to the season continues with another heavy defeat on the road against Derry City. Without a win in their opening 8 games Dundalk begin brightly before conceding a series of soft goal as Derry stroll to an easy victory. A late Ryan O'Kane consolation repeats a now familiar pattern. Ep 156 discusses where things have gone wr…

Dundalk's sluggish start to the season continues as an initially promising display against table topping Shelbourne comes undone with the concession of 2 second half goals leaving Robbie Benson's injury time header a mere consolation, while Monday's Louth derby see's the Lilywhites again fail to register a goal against second from bottom Drogheda. …

Dundalk steady the ship with the first clean sheet of the season to earn a point in a goalless draw with newly promoted Waterford. With keeper Ross Munro making several saves and debutant Zak Johnson combining well with Louie Annesley there are some signs of improvement in a hitherto porous defence, but the inability to convert chances at the other…

Dundalk fail to respond to an opening home defeat against Galway and suffer a nightmare performance against Sligo Rovers. In an echo of last season's Cup capitulation Sligo settle the contest in the first 30 mins by taking advantage of a series of unforced errors in Dundalk's creaky defence with the Lilywhites failing to muster a response for the r…

The optimism kindled by an opening day point in Tallaght evaporates with a home defeat to John Caulfield's newly promoted Galway Utd. The revenge mission for last year's humbling cup defeat fails to materialise as Galway establish a 2 nil lead in the open 30 minutes which they comfortably defend for the remaining hour of play. Dundalk now move on t…

Optimism is kindled by a opening day draw away to champions Shamrock Rovers. After a closed season of radical changes on and off the field Stephen O'Donnell's new look Dundalk impress with a discipline and dogged display that limits Rovers to one shot on goal. With 11 new arrivals providing intense competition for places all eyes now turn to the fi…

Ep 150 discusses the comings and goings at Oriel over the closed season and asks if fans can expect a stronger squad as a result. We discuss Stephen O'Donnell's gamble on allowing club legend Patrick Hoban's depart to Derry City and speculate on the logic behind the decision. We also discuss first impressions of the incoming members of the squad as…

With European football still a possibility on the final day Dundalk do what they have to against UCD and score a comprehensive win, but the hope kindled by Drogheda Utd's 2 goal half time lead over Shelbourne dissipates as the dire Drogs self destruct in the second half to see the Lilywhites conclude the campaign in 5th position. Ep 149 looks back …

Dundalk find form on the field with an away win against struggling Sligo Rovers and a home victory to leapfrog Bohemians and keep the slimmest of Euro qualification chances alive. Off the field speculation about a change of ownership intensifies and manager Stephen O'Donnell hits out at negative narratives surrounding the club.…

Despite European football still being up for grabs Dundalk slump to a 1 - 0 defeat in Tolka Park in a lacklustre display in which the Lilywhites fail to muster a single shot on goal. As the curtain falls on Dundalk's competitive season Ep 147 reflects on an underwhelming campaign, if the solution to our defensive woe's require new signings and asks…

Dundalk complete a clean sweep of Louth derbys this season, coming from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 3 - 1 in Oriel Park to secure a second win of the week. Paul Doyle shines in midfield, scoring the equaliser and combining well with Yli-Kokko and Robbie Benson to win the midfield battle, while Daniel Kelly and Patrick Hoban also find the net. Ep 14…

After the trauma of Galway's cup exit Dundalk faced into a double fixture weekend with confidence at a low ebb. An much improved first half in Richmond Park gave signs for encouragement before defensive fragilities surfaced again in the second half with Pats taking the 3 points. However confidence should improve after Monday's 5 nil hammering of Co…

Dundalk crash out of the FAI Cup in a mauling by 1st Division leaders Galway Utd. The Lilywhites concede 3 goals in the first 30 minutes and then fail to mount a response in the remaining hour of play. Ep 144 discusses the questions this exceptionally poor performance raises about the squad, management, ownership and future direction of the club.…

Dundalk slump to a home defeat to Derry City as Oriel Old Boy Will Patching returns to haunt his former club with 2 goals and an assist. While defensive frailties are on display again Dundalk do dominate possession and create a plethora of chances but fail to convert until an injury time penalty as the Derry goal enjoys a charmed night.…

Dundalk emerge pointless from Tallaght again as a Roberto Lopes goal proves the winner in a game where the Lilywhites created chances but failed to convert. As European qualification hangs in the balance ep 142 discusses if the Lilywhites squad has the necessary depth and quality, or is the lottery of the FAI Cup the only route to European Competit…

Dundalk overcome Bray Wanderers to proceed to the 1/4 finals of the FAI Cup in a rain soaked Carlisle Grounds. Daryl Horgan's first goal since his return to the club is enough to see of the Seagulls. A Connor Malley first half penalty miss and a Daniel Kelly's 73rd minute effort which was cleared off the line are the only other major moments in a g…

At first glance 4 points from 2 games against Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers should have Dundalk fans content, but as the race for European Qualification intensifies fans will remain concerned about defensive fragility of a team that conceded too easily and struggles to create chances. Ep 140 asks if Dundalk's current struggles are a temporary dip in …

With a mountain to climb after the 1st leg, Dundalk's defensive frailties surface again as visitors KA weather initial pressure before taking an early lead at Oriel Park. Despite goals from Greg Sloggett and John Martin the Lilywhites fail to find the quality to put KA under real pressure as the Icelanders maintain a 2 goal cushion for the majority…

Defeat by KA in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League prompts a reflection on where Dundalk and the wider League of Ireland currently lies in the European pecking order and the factors which have seen the league go backwards in recent years regarding European competitiveness. While Stephen O'Donnell remains confident the tie is very much aliv…

Dundalk prevail in the FAI Cup first round against reigning Champions Shamrock Rovers in a display of immense grit and character. Despite having to endure over an hour with a man disadvantage the Lilywhites manage to protect Hayden Muller's first half goal to enter the hat for the next round in a morale boosting win prior to their midweek trip to I…

Dundalk see off the challenge of FCB Magpies with a 3-1 home victory to secure over €500,000 in prize money and a place in the next round against Icelandic 9th place side KA. With success in the first round and a winnable tie in the 2nd, Dundalk fans should be on a high, but Ep 136 is a somewhat downcast podcast, as questions remain regarding the q…

Episode 135 catches up on Dundalk FC's recent action with discussion of our Win, Lose and Draw combination against Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and FCB Magpies. We also look at the relatively underwhelming performances of other Irish teams in Europe in the first leg ties and who's likely to progress after this weeks matches. We also ask if the soluti…

Patrick Hoban breaks records and Drogheda hearts as he bags a brace to become Dundalk's all time leading goal scorer, before the 10 man Lilywhites comes from behind to earn a point against Pats on Monday. With 10 points taken from the last 12 fans should be optimistic, but Ep 134 discusses the inconsistency and frequent lack of quality that have be…

Dundalk reach the international break by securing a comeback win away to Cork City. A Louie Annesley OG is redeemed by a Ryan O'Kane goal direct from a free kick before a rejuvenated Dundalk go on to dominate the second half snatching the lead with a John Martin header 5 minutes from time. We discuss how despite inconsistent form, the race from Eur…

A ying and yang weekend for Dundalk FC as the Lilywhites fail to land a glove on 10 man Shamrock Rovers in an away defeat at Tallaght before getting back to winning ways against basement club UCD in a game in which hatrick hero and club legend Patrick Hoban equaled Joey Donnelly's all time scoring record for Dundalk FC. Ep 132 also discusses the up…

Dundalk's defensive fragilities are evident again as the Lilywhites falter against 10 man Pats.Jake Mulraney's dismissal early in the second half presented Dundalk with a golden opportunity to push on and win the game but it was an opportunity spurned as a sedate tempo and lack of quality supply to Patrick Hoban allowed Pats to emerge victorious.…

Dundalk's winning streak shudders to a halt as a rotated side are well beaten at the Brandywell when Derry exploit some defensive errors and despite periods of possession Dundalk produce few real chances. Friday's clash with Bohemians see's Dundalk establish what would usually be a commanding lead but as we discuss in Ep 130 the lack of defensive c…

Two dramatic injury time strikes see's Dundalk send the Oriel faithful into euphoria in a game that had looked to be heading towards a damaging defeat at full time. 8 minutes injury time and two red cards help the Lilywhites extend their winning run, but as the emotion of the stoppage time reprieve dissipates many questions remain to be answered ab…

Dundalk banish the memories of last seasons trip to Belfield with win over basement side UCD to take maximum points from the bank holiday weekend. Goals from in form John Martin and Ryan O'Kane seal the victory in a game where Dundalk look comfortable despite a late UCD rally which threatened a repeat of the open day draw between the two sides. We …

Dundalk emerge triumphant from the second Louth derby of the season with a restored Patrick Hoban providing a goal and an assist in a first 45 minutes where the Lilywhites looked back to their fluid best after some early Drogheda pressure. However the sloppy concession of two second half goals against a ten man Drogheda made a humbling draw seem li…

Ten man Shelbourne manage to frustrate Dundalk in a tale of two penos at Tolka Park, with Dundalk failing to convert from the spot after Rayhaan Tulloch is upended in the box by Andrew Quinn while Jack Moylan makes no mistake after an Evan Caffrey dive wins his side a spot kick. Dundalk dominate possession but can't make it count in the final third…

In Episode 125 we look back on the Bank Holiday trip to Cork where Dundalk hit rock bottom in the recent dip in form in a game that is best forgotten. We also reflect on a morale boosting draw with Derry City which hopefully marks the turning of the corner in the team's recent struggle for form. However the game was not without its negatives as Was…

A last minute error gifts Sligo Rovers all 3 points in a lacklustre game that looked to be drifting to a draw. Despite occasional moments of quality Dundalk continue to struggle for fluency in the absence of key players due to injury and suspension. Ep 124 dives into the stats that suggest the presence or absence of Patrick Hoban makes Dundalk a ve…

With Patrick Hoban unavailable due to injury, and early Robbie Benson red card tips the balance significantly in favour of visitors Shamrock Rovers won romp to their first victory of the season. While the table still makes pleasant reading ep 123 discusses the strength from stability Derry City and Shamrock Rovers enjoy over the rest of the divisio…

Dundalk emerge victorious in the Louth Derby to bury the memories of last seasons fruitless visits to United Park. In a dogged game generally bereft of flowing football a rare moment of quality see's an Andy Boyle interception release the mercurial Rayhaan Tulloch, who's deft pass finds Conor Malley who displays typical composure to score the winne…

Dundalk enjoy a positive week with victories over Shelbourne and Pats combined with an dogged defensive display in Derry yielding 7 from a possible 9 points. With Stephen O'Donnell's squad rotation paying off the manager now faces some interesting selection decision in advance of Thursday's trip to United Park. This episode also sees praise for Dam…

Stephen O'Donnell shuffles the pack with dramatic results as Dundalk shake off the cobwebs of last week's Dalymount defeat to go on the rampage against a languid St Patrick's Athletic. Recent arrivals Rayhaan Tulloch and Johannes Yli-Kokko contribute to a much more effective midfield while stalwarts Darragh Leahy and Daniel Kelly's return to the st…

Dundalk's sluggish start to the season continues with a defeat to Bohemians in a packed Dalymount Park. A promising start when the Lilywhites controlled possession quickly fizzled out into a scrappy game where Jordan Flores's setpiece strike was a rare moment of quality. We also discuss the widespread anxiety triggered amongst fans by rumours and s…

Despite taking a lead Dundalk are left to rue a first half penalty miss and lacklustre second half display as a late UCD free kick see's the lilywhites have to settle for a draw on the opening day of the season. Ep 118 discusses the departure and arrivals to the squad and the prospects for the campaign to come.…

Dundalk signed off in style with an away win against Cup Final bound Derry City to finish joint second on points. Ep 117 features an interview with match winning goal scorer Keith Ward who's signed No.17 jersey we're auctioning for local charity Dundalk Dog Rescue. We also reflect on the season overall and the why Dundalk fans can look forward to n…

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 forwar…

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 t…

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.…