The Press Box

In this final episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look ahead to Ciaran Kilduff's impending appointment as Dundalk FC manager and discuss what could lie ahead for 2025. There's also a look back on the season just ended and a review of the podcast after four seasons. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on last week's interview with John Temple and look ahead to what the new Dundalk FC Supporters' Trust could offer. There's also a chat about what could lie ahead next season ahead of this Friday's final league game of 2024 away to Drogheda Utd. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, John Temple speaks to local media for the first time having sat down with James Rogers and The Dundalk Leader's Paul Byrne for a Zoom call on Monday afternoon. In a wide-ranging interview, the new Dundalk FC owner discusses everything from stadium bans to player and academy payments through to the future of the club. Check out the full audio of his interview on this week's show.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig catches up with Gerry Lennon and Brendan Ogle to discuss plans for the new Dundalk FC Supporters' Trust, which will hold an open meeting in the Town Hall in Dundalk on Friday October 25th. Gerry and Brendan outline why a Trust is needed, how people can get involved and what it will hopefully do to ensure a brighter future for Dundalk FC.

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After a short break, Craig and James return to discuss a club still in turmoil with question marks surrounding payment to players and for the academy teams. There's also a look back at the 1-1 draw away to Galway Utd while special fan Mark 'Maxi' Kavanagh is remembered. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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It's a short version of The Press Box this week as the guys take a bit of break from the podcast due to Craig's upcoming wedding abroad. While there was no usual show this week, James did catch up with Daryl Horgan following Dundalk's 2-1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds on Saturday to get his views on the Bit O Red's comeback, the manic week that saw the club flirt with liquidation and the must win nature of this week's visit of Bohemians to Oriel Park. Normal service will resume on Wednesday October 9th.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on a chaotic week which saw Dundalk FC come close to the brink of closure before being taken over by John Temple. The lads discuss what is to be expected going forward and what lessons can be learnt from the past. There's also a look back at the 2-1 defeat away to Waterford FC at the RSC and ahead to this Saturday's trip to face Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the club's current financial difficulties as confirmed by club owner Brian Ainscough on Monday and ask where do we go from here? There's also a look back at last Thursday's 2-1 defeat at home to St Patrick's Athletic and a brief look ahead to this Friday's trip to the RSC to face Waterford FC. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the news that Brian Ainscough might be bringing his tenure as owner of Dundalk FC to an end less than a year after acquiring the club. The lads debate where it leaves the Lilywhites and where things went wrong. There's also a look back at Friday's 1-0 defeat at home to Shelbourne and ahead to this Thursday's visit of St Patrick's Athletic to Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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In this week's episode of the Press Box, Craig and James discuss the FAI's decision to postpone Dundalk's match against St Patrick's Athletic with just 46 hours' notice  and the impact it has had on Jon Daly's side. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's visit of Shelbourne to Oriel Park and a tribute to the late, great Jim McLaughlin following his passing at the age of 83. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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