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Dundalk FC say next 24 hours 'critical' for club

The Louth side have been struggling with financial problems of late.

DUNDALK FC have released a statement this evening saying that the next 24 hours are “critical” for the club.

The Oriel Park outfit also condemned “false information” circulating about the club online. 

Last week, club owner Brian Ainscough confirmed the club is experiencing financial difficulties and requires urgent investment to ensure it doesn’t go out of business before the end of the Premier Division season.

A fresh cash injection fell through in August and manager Jon Daly confirmed wages were not paid to staff on time earlier this month.

Tonight’s statement reads: “We are fully aware of the rumours and false information that is circulating on social media this evening,

“Our owner is in discussions with different groups, domestically and overseas.

“The next 24 hours is a critical time for the club and we hope that we can get a deal done that keeps us going forward.

“We will keep everyone updated with any developments.”

The Football Association of Ireland released a statement last week saying they were in contact with the club and would assist them “where possible”. 

It has been a turbulent season off and on the pitch for the Lilywhites — Friday’s 2-1 defeat away to Waterford kept them bottom of the table as they suffered their fifth loss in seven games.

Dundalk have six games left to play this season. The Premier Division campaign is due to finish on 1 November and a failure to complete upcoming matches could see their results expunged, with ramifications for all other top-flight sides.

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    Sep 15th 2024, 10:43 PM

    A shame if this great club goes under ,so hopefully things will work out

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    Sep 15th 2024, 10:54 PM

    I’d call on the likes of conor mcgregor in this sort of situation. I know he’s not a charity case and Dundalk put themselves in this predicament thru mismanagement, but any Irish sportsperson with extraordinary wealth should step in and invest in a local sports club to keep it from folding. Couple of hundred grand is pocket change to them. Remain anonymous even.. If it was me I know I would anyway

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    Sep 15th 2024, 11:09 PM

    @robert kelly:

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    Sep 15th 2024, 11:10 PM

    @robert kelly:

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    Sep 15th 2024, 11:18 PM

    @Spud: speak now or forever hold your peace

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    Sep 16th 2024, 12:27 AM

    I’d call on the Irish government to forget about Casement Park, GAA have enough stadiums, and well overdue that they finally put some money into Irish football. Dundalk cannot be allowed to go under.

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    Sep 16th 2024, 8:54 AM

    @The Firestarter: hhahahah stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Simon Harris should help Sinn Fein put together there next prospectus too I suppose

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