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Drogheda Club Information |
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Year founded: 1919 Year of entry to the League of Ireland: 1963 Home ground: United Park, Drogheda |
General Information
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Drogheda United were elected to the League of Ireland in 1963. Since winning the First Division title in 2001-02, the club has been enjoying one of its best spells in senior football, bringing the Premier Division title to United Park for the first time in 2007.
Drogheda followed-up their 2005 FAI Cup success by taking the Setanta Sports Cup title the following season, before successfully defending their Setanta crown in the 2007 season.
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Playing Kit
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1st Choice Colours Jersey: Claret Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue |
2nd Choice Colours Jersey: White Shorts: Navy Socks: White |
Honours
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League Champions: 1 (2007)
First Division Champions: 4 (1988-89, 1990-91, 1998-99, 2001-02)
FAI Cup Winners: 1 (2005)
League Cup Winners: 1 (1983-84)
Setanta Sports Cup Winners: 2 (2006, 2007)
Record League Victory: 7-1 v Finn Harps, Away, 24 April 1977 6-0 v Kilkenny City, Home, 16 December 1994
Record League Defeat: 1-8 v Cork Hibernians, Away, 30 January 1972 0-7 v Shamrock Rovers, Home, 8 January 1984
Most Points in a Season: 64 in 1998-99
Most League Goals in a Season: 21, Cathal Muckian, 1977-78
Most League Goals: 73, Declan O'Brien (2001-08)
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Personnel
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Form Guide
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Chairman: Jim McArdle Secretary: Maureen Cooney Media Officer: Terry Collins First team Manager: Alan Mathews
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2009: 8th (Premier Division)
2008: 8th (Premier Division) 2007: 1st (Premier Division) 2006: 3rd (Premier Division) 2005: 4th (Premier Division) 2004: 4th (Premier Division) 2003: 8th (Premier Division) 2002-03: 9th (Premier Division)
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Contact details
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Website: www.droghedaunited.ie Email:
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Telephone: (00 353) 41 9830190 Fax: (00 353) 41 9830195
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