Dundalk's defensive fragilities are evident again as the Lilywhites falter against 10 man Pats.Jake Mulraney's dismissal early in the second half presented Dundalk with a golden opportunity to push on and win the game but it was an opportunity spurned as a sedate tempo and lack of quality supply to Patrick Hoban allowed Pats to emerge victorious.

Dundalk's winning streak shudders to a halt as a rotated side are well beaten at the Brandywell when Derry exploit some defensive errors and despite periods of possession Dundalk produce few real chances. Friday's clash with Bohemians see's Dundalk establish what would usually be a commanding lead but as we discuss in Ep 130 the lack of defensive cover in the midfield allows Bohemians to haul the Lilywhites back for the game to conclude in a 2 - 2 draw.

Two dramatic injury time strikes see's Dundalk send the Oriel faithful into euphoria in a game that had looked to be heading towards a damaging defeat at full time. 8 minutes injury time and two red cards help the Lilywhites extend their winning run, but as the emotion of the stoppage time reprieve dissipates many questions remain to be answered about Dundalk's consistency this season.

Dundalk banish the memories of last seasons trip to Belfield with win over basement side UCD to take maximum points from the bank holiday weekend. Goals from in form John Martin and Ryan O'Kane seal the victory in a game where Dundalk look comfortable despite a late UCD rally which threatened a repeat of the open day draw between the two sides. We also discuss the departure of Tim Clancy from St Pats, the upcoming Dublin derby and the reasons for Dundalk's injury woes.

Dundalk emerge triumphant from the second Louth derby of the season with a restored Patrick Hoban providing a goal and an assist in a first 45 minutes where the Lilywhites looked back to their fluid best after some early Drogheda pressure. However the sloppy concession of two second half goals against a ten man Drogheda made a humbling draw seem likely until an injury time John Martin goal saved Dundalk's blushes in a Jekyll and Hyde performance. Dundalk will hope to carry their winning momentum into Monday's clash with basement club UCD.

Ten man Shelbourne manage to frustrate Dundalk in a tale of two penos at Tolka Park, with Dundalk failing to convert from the spot after Rayhaan Tulloch is upended in the box by Andrew Quinn while Jack Moylan makes no mistake after an Evan Caffrey dive wins his side a spot kick. Dundalk dominate possession but can't make it count in the final third against a well marshalled Shels defence with only a late Tulloch strike preventing a nightmare defeat. Dundalk now face into the Louth derby hoping for a morale boosting win.

In Episode 125 we look back on the Bank Holiday trip to Cork where Dundalk hit rock bottom in the recent dip in form in a game that is best forgotten. We also reflect on a morale boosting draw with Derry City which hopefully marks the turning of the corner in the team's recent struggle for form. However the game was not without its negatives as Wasiri Williams sees red and Greg Sloggett is stretchered off a depleted Dundalk must reorganise for Friday's trip to Tolka park where they will face Damien Duff's dogged and well drilled Shelbourne

A last minute error gifts Sligo Rovers all 3 points in a lacklustre game that looked to be drifting to a draw. Despite occasional moments of quality Dundalk continue to struggle for fluency in the absence of key players due to injury and suspension. Ep 124 dives into the stats that suggest the presence or absence of Patrick Hoban makes Dundalk a very team and we discuss the "spiritual" fugue which has descended on the team in recent weeks.

With Patrick Hoban unavailable due to injury, and early Robbie Benson red card tips the balance significantly in favour of visitors Shamrock Rovers won romp to their first victory of the season. While the table still makes pleasant reading ep 123 discusses the strength from stability Derry City and Shamrock Rovers enjoy over the rest of the division and speculates on how the Dundalk squad can be shuffled to stem the flow of goals conceded this week.

Dundalk emerge victorious in the Louth Derby to bury the memories of last seasons fruitless visits to United Park. In a dogged game generally bereft of flowing football a rare moment of quality see's an Andy Boyle interception release the mercurial Rayhaan Tulloch, who's deft pass finds Conor Malley who displays typical composure to score the winner. A late penalty save from Nathan Sheppard compounds Drogheda's misery in a tightly contested game. Episode 122 also discusses the growing public interest in #LOI and the appeal of the authentic football experience offered domestically compared to the gentrified atmosphere of the EPL.