Rephonic
Artwork for The Men Who Saved Football

The Men Who Saved Football

The Men Who Saved Football
Dundalk FC
League Of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Derry City
Galway United
Stephen O'donnell
Shelbourne
First Division
Dundalk Football Club
Brian Ainscough
Longford Town
Noel King
John Daly
Promotion
UCD
Oriel Park
Jon Daly

The Men Who Saved Football is a Dundalk FC Fancast. Mostly just a few lads chatting about Dundalk FC and the wider world of League of Ireland football.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes223Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SoccerSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Men Who Saved Football

Latest Episodes

#DundalkFC finish the season on a high with a comprehensive victory over Shamrock Rovers. With Premier division statues already secured Ciaran Kilduff can now turn to the strengthening of a squad which enjoyed a stellar start to the season but never ... more

#DundalkFC snatch a draw with a late Ronan Teahan goal to finally earn the priceless point that secures the Lilywhites top flight status for next season. However the persistent defensive frailties and bluntness in attack that has seen Dundalk secure ... more

Ep 221 reflects on a poor 4 weeks for Dundalk FC, as the Lilywhites exit the FAI Cup, suffer a heavy home defeat to titled chasing St Pats, earn a point against in form Waterford, and lose in the final minute against struggling Shels. The fact that D... more

Dundalk FC return to winning ways with a late Daryl Horgan free kick snatching all 3 points in a dramatic Louth Derby that all but secures The Lilywhites top flight status and sends Drogheda Utd spiraling into the relegation zone. Ep 220 discusses th... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Between the Stripes LOI podcast
Between the Stripes LOI podcastBetweenTheStripes.net
LOI Central
LOI CentralLOI Central
The David McWilliams Podcast
The David McWilliams PodcastDavid McWilliams & John Davis
Crime World
Crime WorldCrime World

Recent Guests

Martin Mullin
Dundalk FC analyst and commenter
Episode: The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 221 Derry City 4 - 2 Dundalk, Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk, Dundalk 0 - 4 St Patricks Ath, Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne Reaction
Damian Kenny
Dundalk FC observer and commentator
Episode: The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 221 Derry City 4 - 2 Dundalk, Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk, Dundalk 0 - 4 St Patricks Ath, Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne Reaction
Rory Murphy
Dundalk FC watcher and commentator
Episode: The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 221 Derry City 4 - 2 Dundalk, Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk, Dundalk 0 - 4 St Patricks Ath, Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne Reaction
Damien Kenny
Dundalk FC figure discussed in the episode
Dundalk FC
Episode: The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 216 Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford Reaction
Martin Mullen
Dundalk FC figure discussed in the episode
Dundalk FC
Episode: The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 216 Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford Reaction

Host

Rory Murphy
Host with long-running involvement in the show and Dundalk FC commentary

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Fabulous pod. Erudite and thoughtful, yet still passionate about Ireland's greatest soccer club, Dundalk FC.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Elan Mask
    3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Great to be able to listen from Chicago! Jump up and down

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinguTheGaffer
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise candid takes and passion, even when results are tough.
Community vibe and accessibility make complex football talk feel inviting.
Great to be able to listen from Chicago — global reach for a local club show.
Guest lineups and tactical depth are regularly highlighted as a strength.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 198 Athlone 1 - 1 Dundalk Reaction
Q: How do you think the team can turn the current form around going into the next match?
The team needs to focus on finishing, improve their composure under pressure, and utilize their momentum at home to secure the win.
The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 188 Cobh Ramblers 1 - 2 Dundalk Reaction
Q: Do you think that relationship between the supporters and the club has been frosty?
Yes, the relationship has been frosty and there needs to be some reconciliation for the benefit of the club.
The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 188 Cobh Ramblers 1 - 2 Dundalk Reaction
Q: Do you think we're going to return to the early season dominance?
The performance against Cove suggests that we are not going to return to early season dominance as teams have caught on to our strategies.
The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 156 Derry City 4 -1 Dundalk Reaction
Q: Have your position changed at all or deepened perhaps?
The situation is troubling, and there's conflicting feelings about if a change in management is needed.
The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 1 61 Waterford 4 - 1 Dundalk Reaction
Q: Should Brian Ainscough admit he got it wrong and go back into the market for a manager?
Yes, 91% of fans believe you should look for a new manager, citing Noel King's appointment as potentially disastrous.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Men Who Saved Football

What is The Men Who Saved Football about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable-style show built around Dundalk FC, with fans and observers breaking down recent matches, transfers, and league context. Episodes frequently dissect defensive lapses, tactical shifts, set-piece threats, and manager/ownership dynamics while weaving in crowd sentiment, historical comparisons, and hopes for cup runs and European qualification. Noteworthy strengths include long-running participation from trusted Dundalk observers and a vivid blend of technical analysis, fan perspective, and town-level atmosphere that keeps discussions lively even when results are mixed.

Listeners are likely drawn from dedicated League of Ireland and Dundalk FC fans who crave candid, opinionated analysis from inside the fan community, with emphasis... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Men Who Saved Football?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Men Who Saved Football. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Men Who Saved Football and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Men Who Saved Football get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Men Who Saved Football, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Men Who Saved Football?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Men Who Saved Football, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Men Who Saved Football have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Men Who Saved Football has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Men Who Saved Football?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Men Who Saved Football:

1. The Town End Podcast
2. Between the Stripes LOI podcast
3. LOI Central
4. The David McWilliams Podcast
5. Crime World

How many episodes of The Men Who Saved Football are there?

The Men Who Saved Football launched 7 years ago and published 223 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Men Who Saved Football?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Men Who Saved Football?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Men Who Saved Football from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Men Who Saved Football?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Men Who Saved Football. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Men Who Saved Football?

Recent guests on The Men Who Saved Football include:

1. Martin Mullin
2. Damian Kenny
3. Rory Murphy
4. Damien Kenny
5. Martin Mullen

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days