Barry Landy

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We all make mistakes, me included. But FAI Cup winning manager David Doherty and cup final goalscorer Alex Quinn there.

On the off chance anyone is interested, I’ve set up a new IG account where I post about gig-going, record collecting and music in general. It’s here so follow if you like, cheers: instagram.com/theboylookedat…

“That confidence was probably misplaced.” “I’ll be watching with interest what happens in the other cases that are pending.” Ben Boycott gives his first post-Conference League expulsion interview in the Sunday Indrpendent today. independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

With 14 games left to play, Drogheda United have equalled last season's points tally of 34. If they continue at this rate, the Drogs are on course to rack up 56 points this season - but that has only been good enough to seal European football in three seasons in the last decade.

Douglas James-Taylor - 4'. History repeated itself at United Park on Friday night.

REPORT // 'James-Taylor's loan spell ends in just 10 days time. The striker belongs to United’s sister club Walsall and has certainly been one of the positives of their multi-club model involvement.' My report for @RTEsport, from United Park. rte.ie/sport/soccer/2…

REPORT // My @ExaminerSport report. 'As expected, Drogheda owner and co-chairman Ben Boycott was present at the game. 'The Trivela Group CEO was seen speaking to supporters prior to kick-off, likely offering apologies and assurances in equal measure.' irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

REPORT // 'At the end of a testing week, Drogheda United passed a further examination as Sligo Rovers pressed and pressed but couldn’t find an equaliser at Sullivan & Lambe Park.' My @IndoSport dispatch from United Park. independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

REPORT // My @The42_ie report as Drogheda beat Sligo to go second in the league. 'Drogheda United kissed goodbye to their European dream this week and if their victory over Sligo Rovers was another farewell of sorts, it was certainly more joyous.' the42.ie/drogs-sligo-le…

As expected Drogheda United owner and co-chairman Ben Boycott is here at United Park for Drogs match with Sligo Rovers. He’s been chatting with home supporters prior to kick-off.

Tales From The East Stand #330 with @ByBarryLandy open.spotify.com/episode/3ajhiL…

It's been a bizarre few weeks for Drogheda United. And it gets stranger - Timmy Mallett paid the club a visit last week. List of people to praise the United Park surface now includes Damien Duff and Timmy Mallett.

This kind of got lost yesterday. My exclusive story detailing extensive interest in Drogheda United’s Warren Davis from clubs in Germany, Austria, Italy and England. Subscribe to the LITD Substack to read. loveisthedrog.ie/p/exclusive-ge… (€)

@seidodge When the Silkeborg purchase was first announced, their supporters actually threatened to…well, you know.

Didn’t know the Drogheda top brass was called Boycott until today. Saw this tweet and thought Drogheda were announcing a boycott of European football going forward Confusing few minutes there folks

"The multi-club ownership model is a threat to the game." "There's a hierarchy and I think we've seen that play out here." "It's damaging for the coefficient and the league as a whole." @gcooney93 discusses Drogheda United's European expulsion. LISTEN: the42.ie/podcasts/?utm_…

And finally, for those who want more on Trivela's background, I investigated their work in Africa and their background in evangelicalism. 'There was no mention of religion, faith or Christian values. This was was a sales pitch, not a sermon.' loveisthedrog.ie/p/making-sense… (€)

I investigated Drogheda United's efforts to find new investment and how they landed on Trivela Group in 2023. It is a story that includes Acun Ilicali, Sven Goran-Eriksson and Ronaldo Nazário. loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-hunt-for… (€)

For the few days that's in it, a thread of my reporting on the Drogheda United/Silkeborg multi-club relationship, starting in Nov 2024 to present day. The day the Silkeborg takeover was announced, I highlighted it might pose issues down the line. loveisthedrog.ie/p/silkeborg-if… (€)