A weekly podcast focused on all things Dundalk FC, sponsored by The Unit
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig is joined by a special co-host in former Dundalk FC recruitment consultant Andy Burton - now of the Gen-Z Sports & Media Group - to discuss the club's season to date, the influence of agents in the game and how his client Nathan Shepperd is enjoying life at Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a mixed weekend which saw Dundalk claim an unlikely victory over Cork City on Friday night before suffering a heavy 3-0 loss away to Derry City in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Monday. There's also a debate over selection issues and the club's mounting injury list. There's also a debate over the club's finances following the release of their abridged accounts for the financial year ending December 31st 2022. All th......
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Saturday night's 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds courtesy of Keith Ward's 84th minute header. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's double header with Cork City and Derry City and a discussion on the evolution of the side in recent weeks. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on the back-to-back wins at home to Drogheda Utd and away to UCD which have propelled Dundalk FC up to 4th in the table and ask if it can be a turning point in the side's season? There's also a look ahead to this Saturday's trip to face Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds, analysis of how injuries have impacted selection for Stephen O'Donnell and a discussion on commentary standards. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this special edition of The Press Box, Craig and James catch up with Paddy Casey, co-founder of our sponsors The Unit, to discuss the business, their links with Dundalk FC, Paddy's brief flirtation with the Lilywhites first-team under Trevor Anderson, how it was working under Peak6 and why a thriving club is so important for the town. All that, and more, on this special episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 1-1 draw against 10 man Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday and debate whether or not recruitment has been up to scratch this season. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's double header at home to Drogheda Utd and away to UCD, all the latest news from in and around Oriel Park and a chance to win a PlayrFit Dundalk FC training top, sponsored by The Unit. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James debate the suitability of the Oriel Park surface following Stephen O'Donnell's comments that it was causing injuries to his players. There's also a discussion on referee appointments, a look back at Sunday's 2-2 draw with Derry City and a look ahead to this Friday's trip to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne. All that, and more, on this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a disappointing Easter weekend for Dundalk FC following a 2-1 defeat at home to Sligo Rovers on Good Friday and a 1-0 loss away to Cork City on Easter Monday. With Derry City next up, the lads debate how Stephen O'Donnell's side can turn things around following three defeats on the bounce. There's also an assessment of how the side have performed in the first series of matches and where they go from here. All that, and more......
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 4-0 loss to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night and look ahead to the Easter weekend double header at home to Sligo Rovers and away to Cork City. There's also plenty of debate over Robbie Benson's red card and whether it should or shouldn't have been given. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look ahead to the crunch league match against Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park on Friday night. Will the winless reigning champions find their groove after the international break or will Dundalk prolong their wait for a first win of the season into an eighth game? There's also a look back at Friday's Leinster Senior Cup defeat to Shelbourne and all the latest news from around the club. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the podcast's journey as they mark show number 100. Thankfully the landmark came on a week where Dundalk fans are on a high following the 1-0 Louth Derby victory over Drogheda Utd last Thursday. The lads reflect on that game and look ahead to this week's Leinster Senior Cup tie against Shelbourne. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Friday's 0-0 stalemate against Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and ahead to this Thursday's first Louth Derby of the season against Drogheda Utd at Weavers Park. There's also further debate over the flares issue in the league and we answer your questions in a new section sponsored by Malone & Co. All that, and more, in this week's podcast...
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the back-to-back home wins over St Patrick's Athletic (5-0) and Shelbourne (2-1) which got Dundalk's season up and running in style. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and a debate over flares, which the Candystripes have looked to ban for good at their ground. The lads also field your questions. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on a hectic week for Dundalk FC off the field when a potential deal with Hull appeared to be happening according to Tigers boss Liam Rosenior only for it to be declared a non-runner a few days later. There's also a look back at the club's 2-1 defeat to Bohemians at Dalymount Park last Friday night and a look ahead to a double header at home to St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne this Friday and Monday. The lads also give a......
With rumours of a potential link-up between Dundalk FC and Hull City confirmed by Hull boss Liam Rosenior last week, there has been much debate over what a potential deal could mean for the Lilywhites. To potentially answer some questions about the party Dundalk could be getting into partnership with, James Rogers caught up with Hull City supporter Ant Northgraves, a member of the award winning To Hull and Back Podcast and a director of the Hull City Supporters' Trust to get his view on Acun ......
The Press Box is back!On the first episode of Season 3, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's off season business and Friday's opening day draw at home to UCD. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Bohemians at Dalymount Park, an update on a potential takeover of the club, reaction to the supporters' consultation survey and much more.New sponsors The Unit, Fyffes and PlayrFit are also welcomed.All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's final day victory over Derry City and look back on the 2022 season. There's also a chat with Brian Gartland as he weighs up his future and a run-down on the lads' thoughts on how players performed this season. We also take your questions with topics covered ranging from finance, kits and even match day no shows. All that, and much more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the superb achievement of Dundalk qualifying for next season's Europa Conference League qualifiers following their 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Casey's Field on Friday night. There's a debate over whether Stephen O'Donnell's side have got enough recognition for their achievement and a look ahead to this Sunday's final game of 2022 when the side travel to face Derry City at the Ryan Mc Bride Brandywell Stadium with an outside......
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 3-3 draw against Sligo Rovers and look ahead to the club's final home game of 2022 against Bohemians this weekend. There's also a debate over Stephen O'Donnell's third red card of the game and whether the allocation of referees is helping coaches and players. The lads also discuss Ryan O'Kane's new contract and the club's financial returns for 2021. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig is joined by Danny O'Connell and Jay McKeown from The Shed Side Army to look back on Dundalk FC's 2-1 win away to Finn Harps, discuss the direction the club is going in and to debate the flare issue at Casey's Field. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's agonising 93rd minute defeat to St Patrick's Athletic and assess what the 2-1 loss means for the club's European hopes. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Finn Harps in Ballybofey and a debate over yet another fine from flares being set off in the ground. The lads also discuss Louth GAA's new funding for their stadium in Dundalk and pick their PFAI Premier Division Teams of the Year. All that,......
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the 2-0 Louth Derby win over Drogheda Utd and ahead to this Friday's crunch game against St Patrick's Athletic at Casey's Field, which could be pivotal in the race for Europe. There's also discussion over the club's supporter consultation survey and on the performance of the U19s - not to mention a bit of the Bible. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's bitterly disappointing 3-2 defeat against Waterford FC in the FAI Cup quarter-final at the RSC on Friday night. There's also audio from Stephen O'Donnell after the game while there's a reflection on where Dundalk go from here after a hugely disappointing run of late. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
James Rogers chats to former Dundalk player Kurtis Byrne about his retirement from the game. Byrne, most recently of Bray Wanderers, hung his boots up last week after a great career in which his best times came at Oriel Park where he won two league titles, the FAI Cup, the EA Sports Cup and a Leinster Senior Cup across three seasons from 2013 to 2015 during which time he scored 27 goals in 107 appearances for the club. Kurtis gives his reasons for retiring now, the impact of living up to the ......
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 3-2 defeat to UCD at the UCD Bowl on Friday and discuss the rumours surrounding Stephen O'Donnell's future. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's FAI Cup game against Waterford FC and a debate on the club's European prospects. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Adam McDonnell's eligibility to play for Sligo Rovers against Dundalk recently which could result in the Lilywhites being awarded a 3-0 win for a game they lost 2-0. There's also a look back at the 0-0 draw with Shelbourne and ahead to this week's trip to face bottom of the table UCD at the UCD Bowl. There's also a wider discussion on recent off the field matters at Casey's Field. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
In this week's episode of The Press Box, with Craig away James is joined by ExtraTime.ie reporter Tom O'Connor to discuss the club's 3-2 FAI Cup win away to Wexford FC on Friday night and the 2-0 loss against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds on Monday. With the pair also looking ahead to this weekend's visit of Shelbourne to the renamed 'Casey's Field', there's a debate over the high line Dundalk have been playing in recent time, what the side are missing right now and what they need to do to ......
Taken from The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on August 17th, Craig and James chat to former local TD and Minister Dermot Ahern about his new role as chairman of the FAI's National League Executive committee and where the game is going domestically.
Recorded at The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on Wednesday August 17th, Craig and James chat with Dundalk FC chief operating officer Martin Connolly about the club's amazing journey over the last decade, the disruption of recent years and plans for the future.
The live recording of James and Craig's chat with Filippo Giovagnoli as he returned to Dundalk for the first time since April 2021 to take part in The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on Wednesday August 17th. The Italian discussed the highs and lows of his time at Oriel Park, the "circus" that emerged and how he felt his removal from the technical area was "bullshit".
