Altogether, it was the club's 85th season in League of Ireland football.

In the Setanta Sports Cup they reached the final, but lost to Shamrock Rovers F.C.

[1] After losing the final, and with the playing budget already being restricted by the club's owner, Gerry Matthews, results subsequently deteriorated as the season drew to a close.

Financial losses were mounting, and Matthews decided to relinquish control of the club.

Foster's contract expired at the end of the season and he was allowed to leave.