Its well discussed that there are reservations on Dundalk's recruitment, an inexperienced manager at senior level, madcap involvement of an american based chairman, contract policy, injury prone players (see recruitment issues) so I dont know why you would think it should be a shock if a title challenge goes off the rails. Shock would imply absolute expectation (which no doubt would be considered arrogant) - its been commented on here about Dundalk fans' optimism in relation to a keeper signing as misguided. Its also been suggested that Towell possibly signing for Rovers is an indication of where the respective clubs are at - especially if the cash is being splashed and A player still opts for a lesser deal. Budgets are a big influence on things but its not the only piece for a title chasing club. Again its a pragmatic approach to the possibilities of the season coming, cautiously optimistic if signings work out and the old guard stay mostly injury free. Annoyed would be more appropriate on how Dundalk fans should feel if the club has 'double the playing budget' and not be topping the heap, but shocked - nope. I dont know where you are getting your figures from but Id love to know what Dundalk's wage bill is that is not just throw away speculation!? Double the budget?? Sure everyone knows that we have the 4th highest playing budget in the league (along with everyone else!!).
We dont have a 30 man squad but maybe it was more a flippant comment but what we definitely dont have is 2 senior squads playing in LoI!
If Gerry Malone says it it must be true...
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