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7th March 2014
04:35pm GMT

There has been the usual upheaval with regards players leaving and signing. Another fresh batch of talented youngsters will come through on the UCD conveyor belt. They are written off every season as relegation fodder, but they always seem to defy the odds.
They may not have the big names or the big crowds, but UCD have always tried to play football the right way. The obvious temptation for a side packed with youngsters and inexperience would be to lump it forward and be physical, but they have a good philosophy out in Belfield and it's a credit to the club that they keep it on the deck.
Their captain Mick Leahy (pic below) has departed for Limerick FC and he will be missed as will midfielder Craig Walsh who signed for Bohs. As stated earlier, however, this happens every season and yet they always seem to find a way to survive. I think this season will be no different and expect the Students to avoid relegation and take some notable scalps along the way.
Players in: Too many to mention!
Did You Know?: Father Ted legend, Dermot Morgan was a fan of the UCD football team. When asked why he attended the UCD games, he famously quipped, 'Because I hate crowds'.
Hopes: UCD will be looking to avoid relegation, nothing else matters. They will achieve that too
Player To Watch: Gary Burke
If they were a big European club: Young Boys of Berne - eh...well...they're students and students are mostly young.....and some come from Berne..or something.Explore more on these topics:

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