12 Goals Conceded by our Teams

Yes, another bad day for "The Town" as the two squads conceded goals without reply on Saturday 10th November 2007. The "A" Squad was away to Ballyoulster United in Celbridge, Co. Kildare in the LSL Div. 3, whilst the "B" Squad in LSL Div. 3A was likewise away to Whitechurch United in South County Dublin. The outing to the plains of Kildare by the "A" Squad was not the sporting occasion that all had hoped for as the match was ruined by an excessive use of the whistle and nearly sixty stoppages. In utter frustration, voices were raised and tempers flared as most of the decisions made by the referee only served to produce a pitifully farcical encounter. Yellow Cards were doled out for any questioning of the Referee, even when asked to explain the nature of the transgression attracting the Yellow Card. Exacerbated by a perceived unreasonableness on behalf of the Referee, Dún Laoghaire lads received three Red Cards for protesting at both the inconsistency of his decisions and the total absurdity of the situation. This point was also well understood and appreciated by the opposition. Final score: Ballyoulster Utd. 4 : DLTFC 0. Whilst back in South County Dublin and as if to absolutely compound a very bad day for "The Town" the lads of the "B" Squad seemed to simply loose the plot. Our defenders and midfielders were in total disarray giving the Whitechurch lads opportunity after opportunity to score - five in the first half alone. Unbelievably, needless dissent amongst the ranks led to two Red Cards. This coupled with injuries left a depleted side to finish the game as another three goals were added by Whitechurch in the second half again without reply. Final score: Whitechurch Utd. 8 : DLTFC 0. The Board will be reviewing this situation at its next meeting and will most certainly demand prompt and effective action on a number of fronts, including discipline and training.