DUNDALK HAVE APPOINTED Jon Daly as their new manager following his departure from St Pat’s earlier this month.
Daly was relieved of his duties with the Inchicore-based side less than seven months after winning the FAI Cup, following a poor run of results.
He replaces Noel King who stepped down as Dundalk’s first-team manager recently after just four games “due to medical reasons.”
The 41-year-old Daly, who spent almost two decades in the UK as a player, returned to Ireland as assistant manager with St Patrick’s Athletic in December 2021. After taking over the reins at Richmond Park in May 2023, he went on to guide St Patrick’s Athletic to the FAI Cup and a third-place finish last season.
“This is a great opportunity,” said Jon Daly. “I looked at everything, the squad, the support, the history of the club, and it’s something I’m really excited about.
Dundalk FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Daly as our new manager.
— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) May 23, 2024
🖤 Welcome to Oriel Park, Jon!!
“When you look at the squad, there is a real high level of quality there, and a nice blend of youth and experience. It probably took the new players some time to click and gel but I think we have seen in recent weeks what this squad is capable of and I have no doubt that we can start climbing the table.
“In terms of the club, Dundalk is a town that is known for football, which is something I’m really looking forward to. When you look at the clubs I’ve been at throughout my career, most of them have had another on their doorstep but this is different.
“I’m going to a place where there is only one club and even though the results haven’t been great at times this season, I’ve noticed that the energy from the terraces and the support has always been there.
“I’m looking forward to sampling that and I’m looking forward to immersing myself in the area. When I’m in, I’m all in. Football consumes me and I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone at the club, and the area. I can’t wait to get started.”
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You had no available strikers and you didn’t go with a False 9? Your status as football hipster is now revoked. Please hand back your copy of “Inverting the Pyramid”.
Into my 3rd season with Southampton…..
2 7th places finishes a cup final and I. Europe…….
Not too bad
Get in Daniel Carr from Huddersfield – Frightening quality and cheap
You’d want to get a wriggle on if you’re going to win the Champions League before Dec 1. If it’s taken this long to get to February in the game you’re either going to have to go all out (take a week off work/family) or concede defeat.
Why don’t we all help Paul with any tips on good affordable signings that he could make to improve his chances. It’s often a case of stumbling across cheap quality signings and sharing the find with friends.
Played 01/02 religously! (Anyone remember Javier Saviola??), i actually cannot play a version from 09 on, seasons take too long and everything became far too complicated. Im playing 08 the last few years, seems to be the last uncomplicated version. Maybe i just cant except change?? Lol.
Saviola was a goal machine!!
How long does a season take in the games these days? I’m a recovering cm01/02 player (kinda like being an alcoholic, although I may not have played today, I know just one match and I’m back to where I started) – was gona buy this but someone said the seasons take ages these days.
Mid-table mediocrity in the Argentine second division is where it’s at.
Try winning it with Limerick FC – took me ten in game years to win! Once you get qualified for the CL you get some good money to invest in players!
Loved the game years ago but had to stop due to losing too many weekends !
Illegally downloading it as we speak, i know miles jacobson wont be happy but i invested all my gaming money on Gta V. Might take on the brighton challenge too, sorry miles i bought every version up until now ;)
Its not illegal at all. The game is so old eidos released it for free. Go to champman0102.co.UK and you can download the game and update the database to the the 2013 season. Has to be the most addictive game ever created
What about Cork?
Da people’s republic is only available as an international side in the newer versions – wouldn’t be able to compete for the champo league with them.
I once won the champions league with dubnica nad chain who were in the Slovak 2nd division when I started with them :)
*dubnica nad vahom…curse you autocorrect!
Curse you indeed!
Nerds
Quaaaaaaaaare
…..says the “Back to The Future Trilogy” fan!!
cm 01/02 won’t work on windows 7 :-(
I tried to play the newer versions but it’s just not the same. Definitely stuck in my ways..
It’s a free download from a message board site, Google champman01/02. there is a way of installing on 7 and it’s on the website. Looks daunting at first but easy to do
It will work on windows 7 fine. After install right click the exe file and in properties change to compatibility mode as windows 98 and set as always run as administrator and it will work perfectly
How does one download it illegally?… Don’t worry I pay all my taxes
When is FM2014 out on android????…just checked play store…no sign of it?
Well at least you’re using FMC so the seasons shouldn’t take too long to do!
I started league 2 with bury won 3 consecutive promotions in the premier league now mid table.