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A weekly podcast focused on all things Dundalk FC, sponsored by The Unit
In this final episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look ahead to Ciaran Kilduff's impending appointment as Dundalk FC manager and discuss what could lie ahead for 2025. There's also a look back on the season just ended and a review of the podcast after four seasons. All that, and more, in this week's episode.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on last week's interview with John Temple and look ahead to what the new Dundalk FC Supporters' Trust could offer. There's also a chat about what could lie ahead next season ahead of this Friday's final league game of 2024 away to Drogheda Utd. All that, and more, in this week's episode.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, John Temple speaks to local media for the first time having sat down with James Rogers and The Dundalk Leader's Paul Byrne for a Zoom call on Monday afternoon. In a wide-ranging interview, the new Dundalk FC owner discusses everything from stadium bans to player and academy payments through to the future of the club. Check out the full audio of his interview on this week's show.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig catches up with Gerry Lennon and Brendan Ogle to discuss plans for the new Dundalk FC Supporters' Trust, which will hold an open meeting in the Town Hall in Dundalk on Friday October 25th. Gerry and Brendan outline why a Trust is needed, how people can get involved and what it will hopefully do to ensure a brighter future for Dundalk FC.Sponsored by The Unit.
After a short break, Craig and James return to discuss a club still in turmoil with question marks surrounding payment to players and for the academy teams. There's also a look back at the 1-1 draw away to Galway Utd while special fan Mark 'Maxi' Kavanagh is remembered. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
It's a short version of The Press Box this week as the guys take a bit of break from the podcast due to Craig's upcoming wedding abroad. While there was no usual show this week, James did catch up with Daryl Horgan following Dundalk's 2-1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds on Saturday to get his views on the Bit O Red's comeback, the manic week that saw the club flirt with liquidation and the must win nature of this week's visit of Bohemians to Oriel Park. Normal service will resu...
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on a chaotic week which saw Dundalk FC come close to the brink of closure before being taken over by John Temple. The lads discuss what is to be expected going forward and what lessons can be learnt from the past. There's also a look back at the 2-1 defeat away to Waterford FC at the RSC and ahead to this Saturday's trip to face Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the club's current financial difficulties as confirmed by club owner Brian Ainscough on Monday and ask where do we go from here? There's also a look back at last Thursday's 2-1 defeat at home to St Patrick's Athletic and a brief look ahead to this Friday's trip to the RSC to face Waterford FC. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the news that Brian Ainscough might be bringing his tenure as owner of Dundalk FC to an end less than a year after acquiring the club. The lads debate where it leaves the Lilywhites and where things went wrong. There's also a look back at Friday's 1-0 defeat at home to Shelbourne and ahead to this Thursday's visit of St Patrick's Athletic to Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of the Press Box, Craig and James discuss the FAI's decision to postpone Dundalk's match against St Patrick's Athletic with just 46 hours' notice and the impact it has had on Jon Daly's side. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's visit of Shelbourne to Oriel Park and a tribute to the late, great Jim McLaughlin following his passing at the age of 83. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 1-1 draw away to Derry City on Friday night and ask if it can prove a building block for the remaining nine matches. There's also a brief look ahead to the return of Stephen Kenny to Oriel Park in the side's next outing. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on a hugely disappointing performance as Dundalk lost 2-0 at home to Galway Utd. The lads debate the various issues Jon Daly's side face from Felix Goddard's uneasiness in goals to a lack of threat up top. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 1-1 draw away to Bohemians and look ahead to this week's visit of Galway Utd at Oriel Park. There's also a chat about funding and your usual underage update. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's disappointing FAI Cup exit at the hands of neighbours Drogheda Utd and look ahead to this Friday's crunch league meeting away to the side immediately above them in the table, Bohemians. All that, and more, in this week's episode.Sponsored by The Unit
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the disappointing scenes of fighting which broke out after the Louth Derby at Oriel Park. There's also a look back at the 4-2 win over Drogheda Utd which was overshadowed by the events in the game's aftermath and a look ahead to this weekend's FAI Cup clash with the Boynesiders at Weavers Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The press Box, Craig and James reflect on the departures of Archie Davies and Hayden Muller from Oriel Park and discuss some possible new arrivals to the club. There's also a look back at Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers and ahead to this Friday's crunch Louth Derby against Drogheda Utd which could be huge in avoiding the drop. All that, and more, in this week's episode.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 2-0 defeat to Waterford FC on Friday night and ahead to this Thursday's trip to Tallaght Stadium to face a Shamrock Rovers side with pressures of their own right now. There's also a debate over Dundalk's transfer business so far and what the squad needs to kick on between now and the end of the season. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the club's return from the break ahead of the visit of Waterford FC to Oriel Park on Friday night. There's also a chat about the season to date and a special feature on the club's golf classic featuring contributions from owner Brian Ainscough, committee member PJ Dooley and participant Gerry Goodman. All that, and more, in this week's episode.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the side's 1-0 defeat away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park and ahead to this Thursday's visit of Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. The lads discuss the importance of heading into the break on a high and what options Jon Daly has at his disposal given the current injury problems in the squad. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.Sponsored by The Unit.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James meet up with two old faces from Oriel Park, former Dundalk player and Academy Manager Stephen McDonnell and ex-Sporting Director Jim Magilton for a wide ranging chat about their careers, views on the game and their rocky period at the club in 2021. This special extended edition was recorded at The Unit offices with a brief guide of the topics covered below...0.00 – Intro and Derry/Pat’s recap5.36 – Stephen McDonnell on Glena...