The Men Who Saved Football

The Men Who Saved Football
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The Men Who Saved Football is a Dundalk FC Fancast. Mostly just a few lads chatting about Dundalk FC and the wider world of League of Ireland football.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 204 Dundalk 1 - 1 Drogheda Utd Reaction

    The refrubished Oriel Park gets its new season curtain raisers with a large crowd for the Louth Derby. While Dundalk dominate the stats, a recurrance of last week's late concession sees an otherwise toothless Drogheda Utd leave with an equal share of the spoils. Thoughts now focus on the clash with traditional rivals Shamrock Rovers on Monday night

    47 min

  2. FEB 14

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 203 Derry City 2 - 2 Dundalk Reaction

    Dundalk are left frustrated as an injury time penalty denies them all 3 points in a game in which they looked comfortable on the return to the premier division. While Ciaran Killduff expressed frustration at the lost of two points, fans may be encouraged by the competitiveness of the new look Lilywhites ahead of the Louth Derby

    41 min

  3. FEB 2

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 202 2026 Season Preview

    Ep 202 reflects on DundalkFC's off field drama during the closed season in which a boardroom battle saw the departure of John Temple and emergence of Chris Clinton as the club's new figure head. We also discuss Ciaran Killduff transfer window and how the recruitment of premier division experience will be blend with the young talent of last years first divison winning side. We also look forward to Friday's opener against the club's fiercest rivals.

    56 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 201 St Patrick's Athletic 1 - 2 Dundalk Leinster Senior Cup Final Reaction

    Dundalk FC end the season with a domestic cup final victory, giving the Lilywhites a technical double winning campaign, albeit in the much undervalued Leinster Senior Cup who despite being the country's oldest trophy took place in almost secretive conditions. Ep 201 reflects on the currently undervalued heritage of this provincial silverware and reflects on a thrilling night of football for those who made the journey to Richmond Park

    30 min

  5. 10/18/2025

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 200 Cobh Ramblers 1 - 2 Dundalk Reaction

    With the title and automatic promotion secured Dundalk go to Cobh in celebratory mood with a large travelling contingent of fans. Two much changed and youthful sides deliver an entertaining game where the Lilywhites emerge the winners thanks to a late Ethan Vaughan strike. Ep 200 also celebrates the achievements on an off the pitch as the club returns from the brink, but also asks what strategy should Dundalk FC now pursue to ensure a sustainable future and return to former glories?

    1h 13m

  6. 10/12/2025

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 199 Dundalk 3 - 0 Finn Harps Reaction

    After inconsistent recent form Dundalk rally at home in front of a full house to beat Finn Harps and secure the first division Championship and priceless prize of automatic promotion. With Cobh losing in Longford the Lilywhites now go into the final day with an unassailable 7 point league and the small matter of a Leinster cup final against Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic. Ep 199 reflects on the penultimate act of a momentous campaign.

    1h 1m

  7. 10/04/2025

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 198 Athlone 1 - 1 Dundalk Reaction

    Despite a dominant display in the first half Dundalk fail to add to their initial goal and have to settle for a draw when Athlone's converted free kick draws them level and the Lilywhites squander a host of late chances to take all 3 points. With Cobh's win over Bray bringing them within 4 points of the Lilywhites with 6 to play for all thoughts turn to Friday's home game against Finn Harps, where a win will secure promotion and the title regardless of Cobh's performance in Longford, while anything else could see the title go down to the final day.

    38 min

  8. 09/28/2025

    The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 197 Dundalk 3- 2 UCD Reaction

    After last weeks nightmare in Longford, Dundalk FC bounce back with a home win over UCD to gain a crucial 3 points in the title race. The Lilywhites enjoy a slice of good luck being awarded 2 spot kicks and survive a late UCD rally in a game where the Students dominated possession and passing but nonetheless have to watch a Horgan inspired Dundalk take all 3 points in the second half.

    53 min
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