Seven Goals Without Reply

On Saturday 26th January 2006 "The Town" was at home to Mount Tallant in a match that went that was marked by chaotic defending, a midfield in disarray and a failure to capitalise on any chance. The game produced the worst ever result recorded by the "A" Squad in the Leinster Senior League to-date. With three goals conceded by half time, disagreement dogged the squad during the break with blame and counter blame filling the air. The second half opened with the loss of the very talented Thomas Downey dropped by the manager for misconduct. This air of despondency carried through for the first twenty minutes or so of the half before the lads of "The Town" finally found form - but alas, too little and way too late. Chances came one after another in the closing fifteen minutes of the game but luck clearly abandoned the lads as none could find the back of the Mount Tallant net. The visitors managed four further goals in the second half to inflict on "The Town" its greatest defeat ever. Final score: DLTFC 0 : Mount Tallant 7

"B" Squad Kick Off the New Year

On Saturday 19th January 2008 the "B" Squad kicked off the New Year with a home match against league leaders Malahide United. Weather conditions were simply appalling with constant rain making the going very tough on the pitch, but thankfully the excellent drainage system at Shanganagh Cliffs kept our pitch playable. The match started rather predictably with Malahide determined to press home their undoubted advantage of position, experience and, in someways, skill. Two early goals for the visitors seemed to invigorate the lads the "B" Squad under the direction of acting Manager, Ian M. Kane. They quickly found form and made the going very difficult for Malahide with a number of excellent chances on their goal. The second half opened with the lads of "The Town" refusing to allow the visitors an easy ride and despite another goal for the visitors, the lads kept up the pressure which finally paid off with a wonderfully executed goal from the "Most Improved Player of the Year" Johnson Goodwin (pictured right). Final score: DLTFC 1 : Malahide United 3 (Referee Robbie Kearns)