James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

Vinny Perth was back on the sideline for Dundalk

Dundalk held by Longford in Perth's first game back

The second coming of Vinny Perth ended the same way as his first as Dundalk were held to a 1-1 draw by Longford Town at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 18 Jun 21

Perth took over in 2019 when Stephen Kenny took over as Republic of Ireland manager in 2019

Vinny Perth set for sensational Dundalk return

Vinny Perth is set for a sensational return as Dundalk FC manager less than 10 months after being sacked by the club.

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

John Martin celebrates scoring his second goal and Waterford's third of the evening at Oriel Park

Dundalk stumble to new nadir in loss to Waterford

Waterford lifted themselves off the foot of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table with a first win at Oriel Park in over 18 years as John Martin struck twice in a 3-1 victory.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

Vinny Perth could be set for a surprise return to Dundalk

Perth remains in Dundalk frame ahead of budget cuts

The Dundalk managerial vacancy is set to be filled imminently with a combination of Jim Magilton and Dave Rogers leading the race, but former Lilywhites boss Vinny Perth remains in the mix for chairman Bill Hulsizer.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Gutsy Dundalk end Hoops' 33-match unbeaten run

"We want our club back" was the cry of protestors outside Oriel Park and on the pitch they got it at least as Dundalk belied their recent form to end Shamrock Rovers' 33-match unbeaten league record.

Soccer • 21 May 21

Jim McGuinness discussed a role with Dundalk

McGuinness discussed coaching role with Dundalk

Former Donegal Gaelic football manager Jim McGuinness has been offered a short-term coaching role with Dundalk, RTÉ Sport understands.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Dundalk cancel training for tests after Belfast outing

Dundalk have cancelled Tuesday's training session and ordered Covid-19 tests for the players following a team outing to Belfast on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 May 21

Jordan Gibson's goal proved the difference between the two sides at Oriel Park

Gibson goal sees 10-man Sligo defeat toothless Dundalk

Jordan Gibson's fourth goal of the season saw 10-man Sligo Rovers inflict a 1-0 defeat and a fourth loss of the season on struggling Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 07 May 21

Chris Shields of Dundalk scores from the penalty spot

Dundalk put three past luckless Waterford

The old guard came to the fore to help Dundalk to back to back league wins for the first time since February 2020 against Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

David McMillan celebrates with Patrick McEleney and Han Jeongwoo after scoring his side's first goal

Dundalk down neighbours to bag first win of the season

Dundalk finally claimed their first Premier Division victory of the season at the expense of their Co Louth rivals Drogheda Utd with a 2-1 win at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21