Catching up on the domestic games in the North, and it's impossible not to feel gutted for Kevin Deery and his Institute Football Club squad. What a season they've had, and I have no doubt that this promotion attempt will bode well for the squad next season.

Wow. A very quiet gameweek for goals in the League of Ireland.

Shels, Derry and Rovers all draw.

Thoughts?

In this week's column from Gareth McGlynn:

'Another outrageous thing is the arrogance of the FAI’s statement, offering absolutely no explanation as to why the appeal was unsuccessful.'

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The FAI really do bring it on themselves.

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🗣 'Do I think it's a good appointment? Absolutely!'

🗣 'He will get Dundalk firing again.'

Gareth McGlynn believes that Noel King has what it takes to help Dundalk in their battle against the drop.

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A big night of action ahead tonight - what are your predictions?

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In this week's Gareth McGlynn :

'Whilst flares may add to the atmosphere of a game, creating an aesthetic backdrop for hardcore fans to sing and chant which in turn motivates the players on the pitch – they also represent a huge risk.'

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So Derry City FC fans...

How do you rate the double gameweek?

In this week's column from Gareth McGlynn :

'Having featured in many double game-weeks in my playing career, you cannot underestimate the strain that 7+ hours on a bus can have on your body when trying to get through two fixtures in four days.'

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Patrick Hoban makes it 2,500 competitive goals for Derry City FC and 2-0 on the night.

Aggressive first 45 minutes at the Brandywell from Derry City. Tackles flying in 💪

Myself, Shane Keegan & @charlie14stands are looking forward to hearing your thoughts on an intriguing night of #LOI action 👀

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Interestingly Gareth McGlynn made a very similar point about Irish boys (as opposed to boys in Britain) on Stephen Doyle's LOI podcast the other week

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Round 2 gets underway across the #LOI divisions this weekend.

Join Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Gareth McGlynn from 10pm tonight!

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This week's CFTS looks at what is needed to be a LOI manager, and I give my take on who I think should be given the Rep of Ireland manager's job.

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Another management casualty early in the season, as Stephen O'Donnell departs Dundalk. Who will be next in line to take over at Oriel Park?

ICYMI: In this week's CFTS, I delve into how important it is to pick up results against teams in the bottom half, as the 'big' games look after themselves.

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In this week's Charlie: From the Stands:

'How embarrassing must it be for the FAI that a club can generate more revenue from one fixture alone than they would from winning the league?'

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Full round of fixtures tonight in the #LOI .
Who do you all fancy to get a result tonight?