Dundalk FC owner Brian Ainscough: 'There will be no liquidation today' as hopes of deal grow

Fans had feared that the Oriel Park side were set to fold by 5pm this afternoon unless a takeover could be agreed but owner Brian Ainscough insists the fight to keep the show on the road is continuing.

HOPE: Dundalk owner Brian Ainscough. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

There are renewed hopes that a deal can be agreed to save Dundalk Football Club.

The future of the Co. Louth side looked bleak on Sunday night when the club were forced to issue a statement saying that “the next 24 hours is a critical time” amid ongoing financial issues.