Following Dundalk’s historic 3-0 win over BATE Borisov, they now edge one step closer to Champions League qualification, writes Gavin Spillane.
As expected, there was endless social media reaction to Dundalk’s heroics in Tallaght, with the likes of Stephen O’Donnell and Chris Shields receiving high praise.
But Dundalk’s wonderboy of old Richie Towell was also a recurring theme on Twitter.
Towell was somewhat of a cult hero at Oriel Park, scoring 43 goals in 96 appearances.
January saw the midfielder depart to Brighton, where his role was limited to just two appearances last season.
Dundalk fans were quick to point out what the midfielder missed out on as the Lilywhites inch closer to mixing it with the cream of European soccer.
There must be a part of Richie Towell walking around Brighton, watching Dundalk, thinking, 'Oh I don't like to be beside the seaside'.
— Rob Brennan (@RobBrennan82) August 3, 2016
Richie Towell might be kicking himself tonight...
— Frankie Lally (@FrankieLally) August 2, 2016
Worth pointing out Dundalk also lost their star man - Richie Towell - in January. Just shows what can be achieved in Europe..
— David Friel (@davidfriel81) August 2, 2016
Ironic indeed.
Dundalk go through on a night of pissing rain, without Richie Towell. Ironic.
— Kevin Coghlan (@kevin_coghlan) August 2, 2016
Turns out Richie Towell was holding them back the last few years!
— Dodge (@seidodge) August 2, 2016
All the goals can be seen below:
44: GOAL!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 2, 2016
Dundalk 1-0 BATE (Agg:1-1). What a cross from Horgan and header from McMillan! #LOIinEurope #DUNvBATE https://t.co/vY7iBD3efE
59: GOAL!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 2, 2016
Dundalk 2-0 BATE (Agg:2-1) .@DundalkFC are in dreamland! David McMillan again! #LOIinEurope #DUNvBATE https://t.co/SPKBwFq5Qi
90: GOOOAAAALLL!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 2, 2016
Dundalk 3-0 BATE (Agg: 3-1). What a finish from Benson! What a night for @DundalkFC! #LOIinEurope https://t.co/Mnbe5WgM4A
