League of Ireland Premier Division 2003

Select Year
Select Year

Pat Dolan was unveiled as the new City boss as the club ushered in a new era of professionalism. On the pitch performances were mixed as new players were drafted and old hands released or retired. The biggest disappointment was probably an opening round FAI Cup defeat at home to Shelbourne and once again the Munster Senior Cup was the only trophy collected. Still, an Intertoto Cup spot was secured –a definite sign of improved standing compared to recent campaigns.

Pos	Club	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts
1	Shelbourne (C)	36	19	12	5	52	28	24	69
2	Bohemians	36	18	10	8	58	37	21	64
3	Cork City	36	13	14	9	43	33	10	53
4	Longford Town	36	12	12	12	46	44	2	48
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	36	10	16	10	48	48	0	46
6	Waterford	36	11	12	13	44	58	-14	45
7	Shamrock Rovers	36	10	14	12	45	46	-1	44
8	Drogheda United	36	9	10	17	38	50	-12	37
9	Derry City	36	7	15	14	33	51	-18	36
10	UCD (R)	36	7	13	16	27	39	-12	34