Dundalk strike late to salvage point after chaotic day
Updated / Saturday, 17 Apr 2021
20:29
RTÉ.ie contributor
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe poked home five minutes from time to ensure a day of turmoil for Dundalk at least didn t end in defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park.
With team manager Shane Keegan stepping down from his role at the Co Louth club earlier in the day, it looked as though Dundalk were set to slip for their fourth league defeat in-a-row after Sam Bone had headed the visitors in front on 56 minutes.
However, Junior’s equaliser late on ensured a first point for the Lilywhites since their opening day draw away to Sligo Rovers.
Vital seven days ahead says Shane Keegan as the Lilywhites host St Pats in the first of three games this week
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First team manager Shane Keegan knows there are calls from fans for his resignation, but is confident he can still turn their fortunes around. (Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile) );
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Dundalk FC welcome top-of-the-table St Patrick’s Athletic to Oriel Park on Saturday (kick-off, 6pm) in what is being described as a ‘massive’ game by team manager Shane Keegan.
With just one point accumulated from 12, Dundalk are to play three matches within the next seven days against St Pat’s, Derry City (Tuesday) and Drogheda United (Saturday week).
Manager Keegan walks away from Dundalk
Dundalk s rocky start to the season has continued
Dundalk team manager Shane Keegan during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Bohemians at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Sat, 17 Apr, 2021 - 11:42
James Rogers
Dundalk s rocky start to the season has continued with news breaking this morning that team manager Shane Keegan has walked away from the club ahead of their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with St Patrick s Athletic at Oriel Park tonight.
The Laois man was appointed as the top man, on paper at least, at the start of the season after the club made a decision to demote Filippo Giovagnoli from head coach to coach to get around the fact he did not meet Pro Licence requirements.
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THERE IS FURTHER turmoil at Dundalk ahead of this evening’s Premier Division meeting with St Patrick’s Athletic as manager Shane Keegan has resigned.
The club have made a wretched start to the new season – they lie second from bottom with just a single point from four games – and Keegan’s departure leaves the club without anyone on the coaching staff with the necessary qualifications to coach in the Premier Division.
It is understood Keegan made his decision to resign around lunchtime yesterday, and has resisted attempts from the club to persuade him to change his mind.
Keegan walks away from Dundalk role
Updated / Saturday, 17 Apr 2021
13:58
RTÉ.ie contributor
Dundalk s rocky start to the season has continued with news breaking this morning that team manager Shane Keegan has walked away from the club ahead of their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with St Patrick s Athletic at Oriel Park tonight.
The Laois man was appointed as the top man at the start of the season after the club made a decision to demote Filippo Giovagnoli from head coach to coach.
The Italian still remained in charge of all affairs at the Co Louth club with Keegan s input in first-team matters thought to be extremely limited.