Chris Clinton takes control at Dundalk to ease crisis

A boardroom battle developed between the two directors, Clinton and Temple, leading to a standoff which places uncertainty over the squad budget for 2026.

TAKEOVER: Dundalk has its third majority shareholders in the space of 14 months after US-based Irishman Chris Clinton brokered a deal to acquire the 65% stake of John Temple. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dundalk has its third majority shareholders in the space of 14 months after US-based Irishman Chris Clinton brokered a deal to acquire the 65% stake of John Temple.

Local based barrister Teple tomok control last year from Brian Ainscough as years of mismanagement put the club’s existence on the brink.