Michael Shine

@DundalkFC ST holder @IrelandFootball | @celticfc | Project Manager | Funds | Dublin | #GylesQuay, sometimes.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@Kieran_B_Sport @wheelodrog Also to add. If Dundalk had agreed to switch the Aug fixture & if no home cup game in August - would have meant zero home games in August. That said onus on home club to make arrangements. Galway’s home game.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@SpainGary @seidodge @Irish_Grounds @HistoryLOI Just saw that Gerry and you are spot on, D Dresden were a formidable outfit during that era also. It was also a rare season under Jim McL that saw no 'home' euro games, his only miss from 76-82, so good timing on their visit in 78.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@seidodge @Irish_Grounds @HistoryLOI Dundalk also played a European game in United Park Drogs in Aug 1995 v Malmo, due to new pitch laid.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@seidodge @Irish_Grounds @HistoryLOI Bohs also played Dynamo Dresden of East Germany no less at Oriel Park in the UEFA cup, 1978.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@ConMurphySport @robbopalmer That was a quiz q once. Argentina 78 was the first proper WC (Qatar doesn’t really count in temps) to play WC in local winter season !

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@Kieran_B_Sport And @vinomulligan on duty too, you hit the jackpot Kieran, its a great spot and to be fair the guys are doing a great job at both Oriel Park bars too.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@ConMurphySport Great stuff Con, that was some roar by the Irish fans for the equaliser, that was a really good Ireland side in 76............I've only been to Wembley once, 15 years after this game and same scoreline 1-1 (Quinn). Sat on my own in home end !

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@ryandelarge Also worth a mention, from the kick out not a single Derry player touched the ball from kick out to ball in the net. Poor by them, but hungry by the 3 or 4 Dundalk players involved.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@rorygils6 And #Missy making a solid move for the food in a high press move #cmonthetown

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@DFCFancast Big win and great to get over the line - plaudits will go to Horgan and Arubi for the goals but have to give credit to Cornwall. In a massive defensive crisis that’s two very good games in a row now by Rob. Totally focused and no silly frees given away.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@jamesrogersie This was possibly lowest away crowd of the season in Oriel. Seemed to be max 50-60 visiting fans. Waterford maybe took similar but this is Derry’s second closest away trip. Understand their current fan frustration but that’s a shocking support for a club their size / ambition.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@PeterHalpin15 Missed it Peter as my turn to get the half time apple juices in but heard it was stonewall.

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Blues v Dundalk, EC, Haarlem 79.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@johncreedon Great opening tonight by the Jolly Boys from Jamaica John. Not to be confused with the ones from a Peckham London persuasion.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@DFCFancast A disappointing second half display. We really should have been out of sight first half. But overall, absolutely fair result. That said I’d have taken 4 points last 2 games Rovers & Drogs before those matches. We got still got 4 points and we are still 4th. Bank it & move on.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@NIStats Good list. But Phoenix Nights / Early Doors worthy of a top 10 entry !

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

Kudos also to a guy called ‘Brian’. Possible Dub lad. Took it upon himself to start some of the away end clean up. While his son (GK) was training with the @DundalkFC u20’s on Sat am. This is what it’s all about. Community.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

Part of a team of volunteers this am clearing Oriel after last nights Dundalk v Shamrock Rovers game. Disappointing to see the huge amount of rubbish left behind by home and away fans. Bins are everywhere now around the ground. Maybe more are required ?

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@EwanMacKenna @JPJMM599403 You are looking at the wrong player Ewan. It’s the guy who receives the ball in the new rule & Osman got the pass and was clearly onside. VAR correct.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

@enda_minogue1 Like many others I have seen the holy trinity of Richie Blackmore, Alan O'Neill and Gary Rogers, all multiple DFC trophy winners, this save (and another) was off the charts, and one those guys would have have been more than happy with. Excellent stuff Enda.

[Michael Shine @Michaelshine2]

On a more positive note. This was the away dressing room. Full credit to Rovers squad & staff.