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The new season is only eight games old, but it can already be neatly split into two categories. Against the Dublin teams, Galway United have lost four from four. Against the rest, they are unbeaten with ten points to show for their considerable efforts.

Winless and goalless in their last three league games, the adrenaline wave of a return to the top-flight has worn off for Galway United. John Caulfield's side have established themselves as one of the toughest defences to face this season. However, in terms of attacking, United leave a lot to be desired. It could be the perfect moment for a reshuffle in attack for Caulfield.

Galway United announced themselves onto the Premier Division stage with a 2-0 away win at Dundalk last Friday night. United put on a resolute, but ruthless display as they penetrated Dundalk’s high line with class and incisiveness. Goals from Ed McCarthy and Aodh Dervin secured a victory that leaves John Caulfield’s side in fifth place, just one point off league leaders Waterford, who they play next at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway United’s Premier Division campaign roared into life last Friday with a thundering performance in Oriel Park. The positive result was brought about through brilliant goals from wingers Ed McCarthy and Aodh Dervin.

Galway United’s return to the Premier Division had loomed large in the collective imagination for fans but it was not a night that will live long in the collective memory. Despite a spirited performance, the air of anti-climax was hard to dispel.

After a prolonged period of off-season inactivity, Galway United are back in the thick of pre-season. Tonight, they are in Killarney to take on Kerry FC in their third tie in six days.

It is a long off-season for League of Ireland fans. The excitement generated by promotion has made it even longer for Galway United supporters. They will have gone 17 weeks without competitive action by the time the new Premier Division season kicks off at home to St. Patrick’s Athletic on February 16.

On the sultry Saturday afternoon Galway United exited the FAI Cup, John Caulfield spotted a distraught and distressed young fan not yet fully versed in the harsh reality of the domestic game. Tears flowed, the pain of defeat hitting hard.

Galway United close their season tomorrow night in Eamonn Deacy Park when they host Wexford FC (7.45pm). Whatever the score, the season will end in triumph.

The occasion and the atmosphere that surrounded the FAI Cup semi-final on Saturday suggested Galway United were back in the big time. The performance was creditable, but the outcome was an eerie echo of the past.