In this week's episode of The Press Box, former Lilywhite John Flanagan is a special guest as he looks forward to his and many people's first visit to Oriel Park in 2022 for this Friday's Malone Cup clash with Drogheda Utd. John gives his thoughts on the club's off-season transfer business, what he expects from Stephen O'Donnell and much more. Craig and James also weigh up what sort of side we will see on the night and debate the latest news and events from Oriel Park. All that, and more, in ......
Feb 09, 2022•55 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 5-1 defeat to Bohemians in their second pre-season friendly and evaluate what lessons can be learnt from it. James also discusses recent articles with chairman Sean O'Connor, new recruit Mark Connolly and returnee John Mountney while there's a discussion on what to expect at Oriel Park when the new season returns next month. All that and more in this week's episode!
Jan 26, 2022•33 min
Recorded on the road home from Cork, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's pre-season opener against Cobh Ramblers in Lotamore Park which saw Stephen O'Donnell mark his first game in charge with a 3-0 win courtesy of goals from Dan Williams and Patrick Hoban (2). With many making their first appearances in a Lilywhite shirt, find out who impressed as the side kicked-off their preparations for the league opener at home to Derry City in a month's time.
Jan 19, 2022•18 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James are joined by Dundalk FC supporter Frank Carolan of the 'Behind The Dugout' blog to look back on a crazy 2021. Some of the weird and wonderful moments from the past year are recalled while there's also a discussion on Cameron Yates' exit from Oriel Park amid reports he is set to retire from the game aged 22. All that, and more, on this week's episode.
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 39 min
It's a new year and there has been a lot of change at Oriel Park since The Press Box last recorded. In the last few months there has been a new head coach, a new chairman and new players, not to mention departures, rumours and even a small bit of controversy. Craig and James discuss all of these things as the countdown begins to the 2022 season.
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Following Dundalk's final game of the 2021 season against Derry City, Craig and James ask what now for the club as they embark on a new era under new owners. There's a look back at the 2-1 defeat to Derry City, audio of Vinny Perth reflecting on his current situation and discussion of Martin Connolly's interview at the weekend. All that and more in this week's podcast
Nov 24, 2021•44 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look ahead to a new era at Oriel Park following club's recent takeover by Andy Connolly, Sean O'Connor and Alan Clarke. The lads discuss the first statement from the new owners and the ins and outs that have been made in their first week at the club. There's also a look ahead to the final league match of the season against Derry City this Friday with former Lilywhites skipper Chris Shields giving his verdict on the contribution of Micha......
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In a special edition of The Press Box, the lads reflect on the news that Dundalk FC is back in local hands following confirmation of a deal between a local consortium and PEAK6. Craig and James reflect on a celebratory night for the club and assess what it means going forward.
Nov 10, 2021•21 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box with no game this week and no movement on a takeover as yet, Craig and James discuss whether we're 90 minutes away from potentially saying farewell to some well known faces at Oriel Park. The lads hear from Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban on the uncertainty over players' futures at the club. There's also a look back at the wins over Drogheda Utd and Longford Town which have secured the club's Premier Division status for next season while also possibly lea......
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min
With just three games to go in a wacky season, this week's episode of The Press Box asks can Dundalk dare to dream that Europe is still a possibility. Ahead of two games this week away to Drogheda Utd and Longford Town, Craig and James weigh up the possible scenarios. There's also further debate on the proposed takeover of the club, while the lads also discuss their Player of the Year nominees, memorable moments from the season and much more. There's also a number of interesting club updates.......
Nov 03, 2021•57 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Dundalk's FAI Cup exit at the hands of St Patrick's Athletic and the league defeat to the same opponents on Monday night that has plunged the club further into relegation trouble. With fellow strugglers Waterford visiting Oriel Park on Friday night, just how big a game is it for the Lilywhites in their battle to avoid the relegation play-off? There's also brief comments from former Dundalk legends John Mountney and Stephen O'Don......
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the 1-1 draw with Bohemians at Dalymount Park, asking was it a penalty late in the game which Georgie Kelly dispatched to deny Dundalk the victory? There's also a debate over whether the club's supporters should ditch the flares and a look at club owners PEAK6's decision to acquire a minority stake in Premier League side Wolves. The lads also look ahead to this Friday's FAI Cup semi-final tie against St Patrick's Athletic in ......
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Craig and James are back together again and reflecting on a wonderful night in Oriel Park where the atmosphere matched the performance as Dundalk beat Shamrock Rovers 1-0 courtesy of Sean Murray's goal. The lads reflect back on that display and look ahead to this Friday's match against Bohemians. There's a debate over the credibility of the Player of the Month award and the quality of the league this season compared to others. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Oct 13, 2021•55 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig is joined by the journalist and broadcaster Johnny Ward of the LOI Central podcast to discuss the current state of affairs at Dundalk FC. The pair weigh up where things have gone wrong for the club this season and also look ahead to this Friday's league match against Shamrock Rovers. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Oct 06, 2021•33 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box Craig and James look back on a good few days for Dundalk FC following wins over Sligo Rovers and Bohemians which lifted the club out of the relegation play-off spot. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's trip to Ballybofey to face Finn Harps where the prize for a win will be another move up the table. There's also a lengthy debate on how TV coverage of the league can be improved while birthday boy Ciaran Kilduff pops on to discuss the five year an......
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 28 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box Craig and James look back on the FAI Cup quarter-final replay victory over Finn Harps on Monday night and reflect on another crazy week for the club on and off the pitch. There's also reaction to the first face to face meeting of the new Dundalk FC Supporters' Club, The 1903, including a chat with its chairman Brendan Ogle. The lads debate whether the club were right to snub the meeting and question whether their policies are the right one for the club ......
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a week to forget for Dundalk following defeats away to Longford Town and Sligo Rovers. They also look ahead to this Friday's FAI Cup quarter-final tie away to Finn Harps and chat to former Lilywhite James Keddy (52 minute mark) who scored both goals when the sides last met in the Cup in Ballybofey back in 2002. There's also debate over whether Vinny Perth should be the man to guide Dundalk into 2022 and reaction to club cha......
Sep 15, 2021•2 hr 11 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box Craig and James look back on the 1-1 draw away to Waterford FC and ahead to this Saturday's bottom of the table clash with Longford Town. Ahead of the game at Bishopgate, the lads are joined by locally-based Longford fan Kieran Burke of the Between The Stripes podcast to discuss Daire Doyle's side, their season to date and their prospects at the weekend. There's also an update on the managerial situation at the club and much more.
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on Friday night's 5-1 FAI Cup victory over St Mochta's and ahead to the quarter-final against Finn Harps. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's league game away to Waterford FC while Chris Clarke from the Town End pod pops in to discuss all things Dundalk FC. All that and more in this week's episode.
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Drogheda Utd in the Louth Derby and ask if relegation is a realistic prospect for Dundalk after they plummeted to ninth place in the table. There's also a chat with St Mochta's FC defender Sean Byrne ahead of Friday's FAI Cup tie at Oriel Park, a look ahead to an important run of five league matches after that and talk of possible further additions to the squad. All that and more in this week's episode......
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads reflect back on the Europa Conference League exit to Vitesse and the league defeat against Derry City and debate refereeing standards after a few hugely controversial calls in those games. There's also a discussion on new signings Cameron Yates and Sami Ben Amar and why transfer strategy needs to change ahead of next season. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's Louth Derby clash with Drogheda Utd, why it is a big test for the players and ......
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on a memorable night in the GelreDome in Arnhem last week and discuss Dundalk's chances of progressing against Vitesse in the second leg in Tallaght Stadium. There's also a look back at the 4-1 league defeat to St Patrick's Athletic on Sunday and a discussion about Vinny Perth's comments after the game. The lads also discuss a couple of possible new recruits and the possibility of Patrick McEleney staying at the club or not next seaso......
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, the lads look back on a famous European victory over Levadia Tallinn in the Europa Conference League and ahead to the third qualifying round tie against Dutch side Vitesse. There's also a look back at the famous 3-0 win over BATE Borisov in Tallaght Stadium five years ago with Dundalk goalkeeper that night Gary Rogers looking back on a truly unbelievable night. All that and more in this week's episode.
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on Dundalk's 2-2 draw with Levadia Tallinn and discuss what they need to do to advance in Thursday's second leg in Estonia. There's also a look back at the FAI Cup victory over Treaty Utd, a debate surrounding the treatment and performances of Wilfried Zahibo and discussion over the formation of a new Stadium and Facilities Development Group. Former manager Turlough O'Connor also pays his tributes to former Dundalk FC player, manager ......
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In a special edition of The Press Box, we honour the memory of Dundalk FC videographer and groundsman Harry Taaffe on the first anniversary of his passing on July 26th. On that one year anniversary James caught up with Harry’s son Shane to hear how the family have been coping over the last 12 months, their frustration at the lack of supports for people struggling with depression and the pride they have for just how much Harry meant to the people of the town. Shane also discusses his own ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, the lads discuss Vinny Perth's declaration that he is fully committed to Dundalk amid speculation linking him with the Northern Ireland U-21 job. There's debate over what PEAK6 need to do to help the club flourish and a look ahead to this Thursday's Europa Conference League tie with Levadia Tallinn and the FAI Cup clash away to Treaty Utd on Sunday. All that and more in this week's episode!
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads reflect on a busy week for the club which included a record aggregate victory in Europe against Newtown AFC of Wales. There's also debate over the timing of Derry City's release on Patrick McEleney rejoining his hometown club and when players should be vaccinated ahead of a busy schedule. All that and more in this week's episode.
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look ahead to Dundalk's Europa Conference League tie with Newtown AFC of Wales. There's chats with Jordan Alexander Jones of Y Clwb Pêl-droed and Jonny Drury of thesportreport.co.uk to get the verdict on Chris Hughes’ side. There's also discussion on the side's 3-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night and how big decisions went against Vinny Perth's side on the night. All that and more in this week's episode.
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads pay tribute to Chris Shields following his departure from Oriel Park after nine and a half seasons. There's an interview with the man himself as well as contributions from his brother Stephen, Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins, local media personnel John Murphy and Gerry Malone, as well as PA announcer Mickey Duffy. All that and more in this week's episode.
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box we discuss a good start to the second Vinny Perth era following victory over Drogheda Utd on Monday night. There's also discussion of where the new boss can go from here and what challenges he may face. All that and more in this week's episode.
Jun 23, 2021•57 min
