Episodes

  • The Press Box - S4 Ep22 - Why weren't we up for the Cup?
    Jul 23 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's disappointing FAI Cup exit at the hands of neighbours Drogheda Utd and look ahead to this Friday's crunch league meeting away to the side immediately above them in the table, Bohemians. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

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    48 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep21 - Derby Fight Night
    Jul 16 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the disappointing scenes of fighting which broke out after the Louth Derby at Oriel Park. There's also a look back at the 4-2 win over Drogheda Utd which was overshadowed by the events in the game's aftermath and a look ahead to this weekend's FAI Cup clash with the Boynesiders at Weavers Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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    52 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep20 - A few farewells before the derby
    Jul 9 2024

    In this week's episode of The press Box, Craig and James reflect on the departures of Archie Davies and Hayden Muller from Oriel Park and discuss some possible new arrivals to the club. There's also a look back at Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers and ahead to this Friday's crunch Louth Derby against Drogheda Utd which could be huge in avoiding the drop. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep19 - The transfer window opens
    Jul 1 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 2-0 defeat to Waterford FC on Friday night and ahead to this Thursday's trip to Tallaght Stadium to face a Shamrock Rovers side with pressures of their own right now. There's also a debate over Dundalk's transfer business so far and what the squad needs to kick on between now and the end of the season. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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    51 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep18 - Back from the break
    Jun 26 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the club's return from the break ahead of the visit of Waterford FC to Oriel Park on Friday night. There's also a chat about the season to date and a special feature on the club's golf classic featuring contributions from owner Brian Ainscough, committee member PJ Dooley and participant Gerry Goodman. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep17 - Needing a break
    Jun 11 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the side's 1-0 defeat away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park and ahead to this Thursday's visit of Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. The lads discuss the importance of heading into the break on a high and what options Jon Daly has at his disposal given the current injury problems in the squad. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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    45 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep16 - “Bill was playing football manager and loved it”
    Jun 5 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James meet up with two old faces from Oriel Park, former Dundalk player and Academy Manager Stephen McDonnell and ex-Sporting Director Jim Magilton for a wide ranging chat about their careers, views on the game and their rocky period at the club in 2021. This special extended edition was recorded at The Unit offices with a brief guide of the topics covered below...

    • 0.00 – Intro and Derry/Pat’s recap
    • 5.36 – Stephen McDonnell on Glenavon’s season and prospects going forward
    • 7.48 – Jim and Stephen’s relationship currently
    • 9.33 – Growth of the league in Northern Ireland
    • 12.30 – Stephen’s playing career – the move to Celtic
    • 16.46 – Coming home to Dundalk
    • 19.54 – Early retirement at 22
    • 22.00 – Surviving the drop
    • 26.00 – European nights and fairytale moments
    • 28.42 – Stephen at Shels
    • 30.14 – First management role at Warrenpoint
    • 33.32 – Rebuilding squads
    • 38.36 – Respect as a young coach
    • 41.48 – Appointing Stephen as Academy Manager
    • 47.55 – Building academies
    • 1.01.30 – The art of the number 6 and free spirits
    • 1.07.43 – The Anfield Dream
    • 01.13.33 – Hillsborough
    • 01.19.05 – The Leaving of Liverpool
    • 01.20.38 – Le Tissier
    • 01.24.18 – Grey shirts and Ali Dia
    • 01.26.57 – Ipswich journey
    • 01.32.00 – Northern Ireland, Windsor Park November 1993
    • 01.35.02 – Sporting Director at Dundalk
    • 01.38.15 – The villain
    • 01.41.05 – Signings
    • 01.44.14 – Target on your back
    • 01.46.53 – Working in a difficult environment
    • 01.50.52 – Mental press conferences
    • 01.54.07 – Managing the team
    • 01.56.00 – The Belfast trip
    • 01.57.10 – Accusations and agendas
    • 02.02.22 – Fighting fires
    • 02.04.32 – Vinny
    • 02.06.28 – Moving on
    • 02.09.36 – What came after
    • 02.14.00 – Jon Daly and the current season
    • 02.15.33 – Life is good

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • The Press Box - S4 Ep15 - Daly's Dundalk
    May 28 2024

    In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Jon Daly's appointment as Dundalk's third manager of 2024 and the challenges that await him. There's also a look back on Friday's 2-0 defeat away to Galway Utd and ahead to this weekend's double header at home to Derry City and away to St Patrick's Athletic - with some old Lilywhite favourites amongst the opposition in both. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

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    48 mins