The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 191 Dundalk 1 - 0 Cobh Ramblers Reaction & June Retrospective

Ep 191 catches up on the last four Dundalk FC fixtures which saw our first defeat, 2 draws and culminated with a top of the table victory over Cobh Ramblers. With the team enduring some ups and downs we ask, how prepared is the club for a return to the top flight? Ep 191 also discusses the departure from Tolka Park of Damien Duff and Drogheda Utd's Drexit from Europe.

Dundalk overcome a surprisingly tough test in Wexford as the Lilywhites are forced to come from behind to claim all 3 points and maintain their unbeaten record. An early goal from Leo Gaxha is quickly cancelled out by Darragh Levingston equaliser, before Wexford grab the lead and looked set to maintain it until a triple substitution sees Kilduff's men regain control of the game and go on to grab a late winning to keep their title bid on track as the season reaches it's midpoint break.

Dundalk FC overcome a dogged and determined Kerry FC with two moments of magic from captain Darryl Horgan and Leo Gaxha. EP 189 discusses the more robust approach Colin Healy has instilled in Kerry, Dundalk competitive edge regarding individual quality and the many reasons for optimism as Dundalk maintain their position at the top of the table.

Dundalk FC emerge victorious from their top of the table clash to restore a 4 point lead at the top of the table. Ep 188 discusses Dundalk's opportune return to winning way, the contribution of Gbemi Arubi and the frosty relations between the Club and supporters Trust.

Despite taking a 1st half lead and dominating possession Dundalk continue to struggle to build on winning positions as Bray equalise from a set piece before taking a shock lead, with the Lilywhites having to dig deep to maintain their unbeaten record with an injury time equaliser. Ep 187 discusses how Dundalk can recover their early season form and the rumored return of some former players.

After a faced paced conclusion to last week's clash with Longford Town, Dundalk return to the doldrums on their return to the midlands with an insipid scoreless draw against table proppers Athlone Town. However results elsewhere see's the misfiring Lilywhites extend their lead at the top of the table. Ep 186 asks if our early season tactics have been worked out by opponents and also casts a critical eye over the Premier division.

Dundalk return to winning ways with a strong 2nd half performance against Longford Town which sees the Lilywhites score 3 without response with a brace from Dean Ebbe. Episode 185 also looks back at the Easter games which saw a win against Cobh but two disappointing draws against Treaty United and Finn Harps.

On a lunar like surface at the Belfield bowl Dundalk struggle to get their usual slick passing game going, but slog through a testing tie to emerge with all 3 points and another clean sheet after Leo Gaxha's second half goal. Ep 184 discusses the pitch battle with the students, LOI TVs technical difficulties and Ronan Finn's pantomime villain status as the Lilywhites consolidate their grip on the automatic promotion spot.

Despite stubborn 1st half resistance from a well organised Wexford, Dundalk FC cruise to victory with 3 second half goals which featured a Leo Gaxha brace and a stunning stroke by full back Sean Keogh. With Cobh Ramblers late defeat in Bray, Dundalk take a 5 point lead at the top of the table are become the only unbeaten team in the division. Ep 183 discusses divisional dominance, prospects for promotion, pitches, and club and supporters group relations.

Despite international call ups forcing Ciaran Kilduff to reinforce the back 4 with two midfielders and introduce more inexperienced teenagers to the first team Dundalk FC continue to play attractive football and get results as they come from behind to earn a win against Longford Town in a game the Lilywhites statistically dominated. Ep 182 discusses the emergence of an exciting young side and speculates on a possible bright future. We also reminisce on the 1995 League winning campaign and how it might be remembered on its 30 anniversary,