On Monday morning at FAI headquarters, a small number of staff members were planning the wording of statements that would announce what one insider was describing as the "biggest disaster in Irish football history." This sense of urgency highlighted the severity of the situation we were facing, as the fate of one of the most successful clubs in recent history hung in the balance.
The liquidation of Dundalk FC, which has held a prestigious position in Irish football for 121 years, would be a monumental loss not just for the club but for the football community as a whole. This unforeseen circumstance seems to exemplify the financial vulnerabilities that lie beneath the surface of even the most successful teams.
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