Tag: Dundalk FC
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Duffer delivers silverware as others bring defiance
Agreeing with Pat Spillane is not something done lightly by the occupant of this seat. In fact, the mere thought of doing so makes one shudder. It is my firm belief that the pontificating Templenoe publican is of the belief that the world was made either by or for a Kerryman. However, even that inclination…
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Dundalk’s sorry state underlines need for oversight of management
At the outset here, I will be brutally honest here and admit to not knowing an iota about the travails Dundalk FC found themselves in until reading a piece by Miguel Delaney today. Again, let me make it clear, if I have the basic gist of their plight correct, whomever carried out due diligence –…
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McGrath in demand as Dons move breaks down
Athboy man Jamie McGrath is in big demand during the current transfer window. The midfielder began his professional career overseas with St Mirren having caught the eye of talent scouts with St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk. However, what appeared to be a ‘done deal’ move to Aberdeen fell through after the player – who became…
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Weird window leaves many questions
A few years ago, on Deadline Day of the winter transfer window, I wrote a piece headlined “Almost time to take down the tent”. Inference being that the concept and the time around it resemble a circus. At the time, that manifested itself in the insane fees clubs were paying for players and the manner…
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DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 6
Our most packed edition yet, encompassing GAA, Rugby, Horse Racing and Soccer with good, bad and sad news aplenty. I nearly feel I should apologise for rambling on so long, but, the hope would be that you will have the patience (very much appreciated) to stay at least part of the journey because some of…