Dario Castelo talks to Midlands 103 after watching his side make the ideal start to the season.
Athlone Town can face in to the first stages of the League of Ireland season with confidence, according to their manager Dario Castelo.
The midlanders enjoyed a resounding 3-0 win in their Division One opener at home to Wexford on Friday night.
Noah van Geenan opened the scoring after just 14 minutes, Jamal Ibrahim then doubled Athlone's lead after 8 minutes later, while Amardo Oakley made it 3-0, and three points for Dario Castelo's side when he struck in the 37th.
An emphatic win for Midlanders Athlone Town in their opening clash of the season against Wexford.
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) February 17, 2024
Armado Oakley with the third of the night 👊#LOI24 | #ATHWEX pic.twitter.com/gGl4PftWyN
Castelo tells Midlands 103's Oisin Coyne there's no better way to start the season:
Athlone are next in action against Cobh Ramblers this Friday evening, with kick off in Cork set for 7.45pm.
Ireland Name Nine New Caps For Six Nations Squad
Panthers Promotion Hopes Dashed On Final Weekend
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
Dublin Sink Offaly In Camogie
Lowry Looks On Shaky Ground Since Cognizant Collapse
"Unhappy" Laois Leave Fermanagh With Some Regret
Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
Westmeath School Primed For All Ireland Final Shot
Offaly Relegated After Cavan Defeat
Offaly And Longford Chase Semi-Final Spot In Division Four
NFL: Laois Travel To Fermanagh For Crucial Division Three Encounter
Gold Cup Takes Centre Stage On Final Day Of Cheltenham
Offaly TD Demands Stronger Ticket Touting Laws As Six Nations Prices Hit €3k
Offaly Travel To Dublin For Fourth Round Of National Camogie League
Athlone Town Get Title Defence Underway Tomorrow
NFL: Must Win Game For Westmeath In Division Three
Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone Town
Midlands Players Named In Ireland Squad For Showdown With Scotland
Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91