The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 195 August ties Reaction

Dundalk FC enjoy an August Goal rush scoring 21 times to record 4 wins and 1 draw this month. Despite dropping 2 points against Kerry the Lilywhites remain in pole position as the title enters its final 7 games with only final day opponents Cobh Ramblers remaining as serious challengers to automatic promotion.

Dundalk emerge from the bank holiday weekend double header with two wins with Ciaran Kilduff successfully rotating the squad and changing formation to secure maximum points. Despite riding their luck in Belfield, the comprehensive victory over Longford will foster a quiet confidence amongst Lilywhite fans that Dundalk have what it takes to maintain their automatic promotion spot as we enter the league campaigns final phase.

Dundalk looked to have buried recent shot-shyness with a goal within the first 95 seconds, while a second from Gbemi Arubi set up what should have been a comfortable evening for the Lilywhites. However a goal keeping error and defensive lapses see Wexford mount a considerable fightback as the evening turned into a edge of your seat thriller. Dundalk remain on the top of the table as the season enters its final furlong.

After romping to a comprehensive victory in the South West, Dundalk draw a blank at the seaside as Bray are awarded a mysterious penalty while the Lilywhites spurn a litany of chances. The failure to convert possession into goals continues to bedevil Dundalk as despite an energetic performance against Sligo Rovers, the Bit of Red's second hard rapid fire brace sees Dundalk exit the FAI Cup. Ep 192 discusses the prospects for promotion, the ethics of booing ex players and whether our League campaign is like the Bismarck.

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.