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Feature writing, interviews, long reads and analysis of Drogheda United FC - past and present - by journalist Barry Landy.
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NEW // Silkeborg IF remain in contention to qualify for all three European competitions next summer, but it is their Conference League prospects that may concern Drogs supporters. Subscribe now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/trivela-ex... (€)

NEW // Ben Boycott: "We were, quite frankly, expecting a different outcome" Subscribe to read why Drogheda's owner is reluctant to set a timeline for Drogheda's new ground. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/ben-boycot... (€)

NEW // So, who is Rian Wogan - Drogheda United's new Chief Executive Officer? Subscribe to read our profile of the 31-year-old Meathman who has been tasked with the day-to-day running of the club. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/so-who-is-... (€)

NEW // The three-month search for a new CEO to take the day-to-day reigns at Drogheda United is nearing its end. Subscribe now to read the full story. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/appointmen... (€)

NEW // The post-Bohemians episode of The Drog Pod is now available on Substack. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, Barry caught up with the match this morning. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-drog-p... (€)

NEW // We were at DIFE today to see Drogheda United Under 20s claim their first win of the season, with their new striker netting his first goal for the club in injury time. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/drogs-dare... (FREE)

NEW // The post-Galway United episode of The Drog Pod post-match audio briefing is here! @barrylandy.bsky.social offers up some almost instant reaction and analysis to tonight's 1-1 draw with the Tribesmen. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-drog-p... (€)

NEW // Speaking to Love Is The Drog ahead of tonight's clash with Galway United, Drogs boss Kevin Doherty discusses why United have gone from the leakiest team in the league to one of the most impenetrable. Subscribe now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/in-droghed... (€)

NEW // Drogheda are facing into the possibility of being without two of their first choice strikers ahead of three games in eight days. Subscribe to read for more on Drogheda's injury concerns. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/thomas-a-m... (€)

NEW // Drogheda United began the defence of their League of Ireland U20 league title on Saturday. This is the story of how last year's crop created history. "It might not seem that big to other people but to me, it’s like winning the World Cup.” www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/usually-te... (€)

NEW // The post-Sligo Rovers The United Review is here. This week, we discuss: 🟪 Impressive loanee Josh has no time to Dai 🟦 Drogheda’s defensive transformation bears greater attention 🟪 Davis cameo a throwback to pre-formation change promise www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-united... (€)

With news of Adam Foley's retirement on Sunday night, we thought we'd revisit this revealing interview with the former Drogheda United star. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/adam-foley... (€)

NEW // The Drog Pod post-Sligo Rovers edition is now live for our paid subscribers. Listen back to Barry's instant analysis and reaction from the game, including your comments and insights. Subscribe now to listen. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-drog-p... (€)

TEAM NEWS // Drogheda United remain without Elicha Ahui after his knee surgery and Douglas James-Taylor (thigh) tonight. Paul Doyle missed the league opener against St Pats with a slight hamstring issue and he sits it out again. #DROSLI | @loveisthedrog.bsky.social

Ahead of Sligo Rovers' visit to United Park tonight, read our profile of Sligo native Bridel Bosakani - from his formative days with Ballisodare and the Bit O'Red to bursting onto the scene with the FAI Cup winners in 2024. Read now on Love Is The Drog (€). www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-bridel...

NEW // Kevin Doherty: "We still have to fight tooth and nail for everything" Speaking to Love Is The Drog, the United boss looked ahead to tonight's visit of Sligo Rovers and offered an update on his team's injured players. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/kevin-dohe... (FREE)

Drogheda United's new number 11 has impressed so far. A hat-trick against Shelbourne in the Leinster Senior Cup was a great start and he was a useful replacement at Richmond Park last time out. Is he a starter or a sub for you? Subscribe to our Substack for more 👉 www.loveisthedrog.ie/subscribe

Ahead of Sligo Rovers' visit to United Park tonight, read our profile of Sligo native Bridel Bosakani - from his formative days with Ballisodare and the Bit O'Red to bursting onto the scene with the FAI Cup winners in 2024. Read now on Love Is The Drog (€). www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-bridel...

NEW // The United managers' comments comes after Stephen Bradley once again reiterated the need for a managers union in this country. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/doherty-ba... (€)

NEW // If the year ends in a five, it tends to be a significant one for Drogheda United. 2024 might have bucked that trend. Good or bad - history tells us it'll be a big year. Subscribe now to read on Love Is The Drog. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/1975-1985-... (€)

NEW // Belatedly, all the talking points from Ben Boycott's pitch to the Silkeborg IF masses. While Trivela's takeover of Silkeborg was never in doubt, they had their work cut out to get sceptical fans onside. They managed it, for the most part. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/belatedly-... (€)

NEW // The first The United Review of the new league season is here, at last. Today, we're talking: 🟪 No shots on target but positives aplenty 🟦 Drogheda's shape of things to come 🟪 Should Thomas Oluwa be starting? www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-united... (€)

NEW // "Once they don't start calling me grandad, I think I'll be okay" - How Drogheda are filling the experience void The Drogheda dressing room has lost players with over 1,000 games of experience at their disposal. Will they miss the wisdom? www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/once-they-... (€)

NEW // The first The United Review of the new league season is here, at last. Today, we're talking: 🟪 No shots on target but positives aplenty 🟦 Drogheda's shape of things to come 🟪 Should Thomas Oluwa be starting? www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-united... (€)

Don't forget to join our Fantasy LOI league if you haven't already! Prizes going for best monthly performances and end-of-season winner - including free monthly and annual subscriptions. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/join-the-l...

Don't sleep on our new Love Is The Drog WhatsApp channel! For articles, team news, updates, graphics, statistics, polls, voice notes and more, subscribe now ⬇️ whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

Now that's a compliment. Read more from Chris Lyons on Dave Webster and much, much more besides on our Substack ⬇️ www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-chris-... (€)

ARCHIVE // The last time a Stephen Kenny-managed team tipped for the title faced Drogheda United on the opening night of the League of Ireland season, the Drogs won big. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog to read more. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/when-drogs... (€)

NEW // The Chris Lyons interview: "Everyone knew how much pain I was in. My Ma wanted me to stop. It was torture. It was killing me" Subscribe to read a stark, honest and revealing interview with the former Drogheda United star. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-chris-... (€)

For players like Josh Thomas and George Cooper, United Park nights were a big selling point. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog for the best Drogheda United coverage all season long 👇 loveisthedrog.ie/subscribe

Tomorrow, we publish our full Chris Lyons interview - touching on his retirement, bad advice, bust-ups and why his time at Drogheda was the best spell of his career. To whet your appetite, read this piece with the Drogs favourite from last month. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/chris-lyon... (€)

NEW // What's Up Doc? Kev talks YouTube, the league's best atmosphere and Roxy, the Lord Mayor of Dublin's dog The Drogs boss spoke to us ahead of the start of the new campaign, touching on a range of subjects including his squad building efforts. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/whats-up-d... (€)

Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty insists his team have parked their FAI Cup win and all eyes are on the task at hand in 2025. Subscribe to read more on Love Is The Drog ➡️ www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/whats-up-d...

The 2025 League of Ireland season is upon us! ⚽ To celebrate, we're offering 𝟐𝟓% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now; this offer ends at 12am on Friday night. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/kick-off-t... (FREE)

To Ryan Brennan, Luke Heeney, Shane Farrell and Darragh Markey, add the name of Paul Doyle. Brennan says Doyle has a 'nasty streak' - is this what Drogheda United need in midfield? Subscribe to read more ➡️ www.loveisthedrog.ie/subscribe

NEW // What's Up Doc? Kev talks YouTube, the league's best atmosphere and Roxy, the Lord Mayor of Dublin's dog The Drogs boss spoke to us ahead of the start of the new campaign, touching on a range of subjects including his squad building efforts. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/whats-up-d... (€)

NEW // We're getting in on the Fantasy LOI act ahead of the new season. Join our league to compete against other Drog fans, win free subscriptions and other prizes. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/join-the-l... (FREE)

In an attempt to put our work in front of as many eyes as possible, we’re experimenting with a new LITD WhatsApp channel. Without us having to rely on social media algorithms, get our articles and content sent straight to your phone. Follow Love Is The Drog on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

NEW // In a sit-down with @barrylandy.bsky.social, Ryan Brennan explains how a Thai holiday set him on the path to peak physical fitness, talks about the new Drogs signing with a 'nasty streak' and much more. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/droghedas-... (€)

NEW // In a sit-down with @barrylandy.bsky.social, Ryan Brennan explains how a Thai holiday set him on the path to peak physical fitness, talks about the new Drogs signing with a 'nasty streak' and much more. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/droghedas-... (€)

NEW // Drogheda United's two Walsall loanees will miss the start of the new campaign through injury. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read more (€). www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/on-loan-du...

He's a Drogheda United all-timer. And he didn't join Dundalk either. Join us in sending birthday blessings to Luke Heeney 🎉🎂

NEW // Drogheda United look likely begin their league campaign without two of their 2024 stalwarts as injuries hit Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/on-loan-du... (€)

NEW // Kevin Doherty is exploring the possibility of adding another defender to his squad for the 2025 season, with Englishman George Cooper currently on trial at the club. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog to read. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/doc-examin... (€)

NEW // Catch up with the main talking points - including stunning solo goals, injuries and trialists - from today's friendly defeat to Bohemians with @ByBarryLandy. Subscribe now to listen. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-drog-p... (€)

'If the seafront in Bray is home, then United Park is where his footballing heart lies. 'His Drogheda allegiance isn’t something he shouts from the rooftops, nor does he shy away from it either.' www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/chris-lyon... (€)

NEW // Chris Lyons: "I loved everything about Drogheda - the people, the pitch, the shit dressing rooms" Ahead of a full interview to come, the former Drogs favourite reflects on his United Park career and how he balances his split allegiances. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/chris-lyon... (€)

Today, we’re discussing a Drogs’ home game in unfamiliar surroundings, a debut to remember for loanee Josh Thomas, an ever so brief system change and fresh starts for some United history makers. Subscribe to Love Is The Drog now. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-united... (€)

NEW // The first Drog Pod post-match audio briefing of the season is live and available on our Substack. Missed the Longford match? Catch up on the talking points with @barrylandy.bsky.social. www.loveisthedrog.ie/p/the-drog-p... (€)