In my own world
Sometimes I feel bad that I have no idea that Ireland are playing a match, or when I see all the threads on the Ireland Reddit and it’s the first I even hear we were playing Portugal.
But then I remember I have my own hobbies and obsessions they won’t know a thing about.
My wife was told by a friend that she’d never meet a man who wasn’t interested in sport. I guess she did.
League of Ireland final clubs are so badly run. Ten years ago, Dundalk with (kind of) playing in the Champions League, and now they're relegated. Back then, they were earning so much just for turning up, it looked like they would be champions indefinitely. What happened? Was the loss of Kenny enough to derail the whole thing?
A new era of non-stop success for #DundalkFC has broken out at Oriel Park. 1/1 for the new (old) manager!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0syCHgjt0gnZdXF7omOYHH?si=-lFPFQHFQsGiD3tI8ARuVg
Listen to this episode from The Men Who Saved Football on Spotify. 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's penalty save makes it a great personal revival for the keeper after a difficult start to his Dundalk career. The Lilywhites now face a crucial weekend with games against Shelbourne and relegation rivals Drogheda Utd.
Our first cast of the season where we have to let the football take a back seat so that we can focus on the real drama. #DundalkFC #LoI
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EvKRdCx8r8Pc4NB2eDCPR?si=nE7AReUeS-296XAOMx50Lw
Listen to this episode from The Men Who Saved Football on Spotify. 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 the understandable negative reaction of fans and give an honest assessment of the veteran coach's probability of success.
An eventful week at #DundalkFC. We discuss the details.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHSQYUjqRWv3z1iWzwRlg?si=d7CpDKJgR1O9ynO7hTs6JA
Listen to this episode from The Men Who Saved Football on Spotify. 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'Donnell's time in charge and who are the front runners to replace him as Dundalk look to climb off the foot of the table.
There is only pain. #DundalkFC #loi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/21ZIlfKJzcZEY8VMXFGsyV?si=vkCE85ndTkKmRhC7DbmW8A
Listen to this episode from The Men Who Saved Football on Spotify. 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 remainder of the game. Despite improvement from the low point of Monday, Friday's clash with St Pats also ends in defeat as Dundalk's defence fails to deal with a routine long ball over the top as pressure grows on manager Stephen O'Donnell.
#Football is sometimes pain. Okay, a lot of the times it is pain. Would you like to relive that pain with us on a Sunday morning? #DundalkFC #loi
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l8dT6eVssZftCAqYg6eU2?si=vyA-IWdkSSKf0Pog5pTfyA
Listen to this episode from The Men Who Saved Football on Spotify. 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 to next Friday's clash with Bohs, with fans wondering which Dundalk team will turn up in Dalymount?
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