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Drogheda United condemn actions of 'so-called fans' after trouble in Sligo

The League of Ireland club have vowed to dish out lifetime bans.

DROGHEDA UNITED OFFICIALS have condemned the actions of a number of their travelling fans in Sligo over the weekend.

Crowd disturbances marred the otherwise entertaining 2-2 draw with the champions at the Showgrounds, and the Co Louth outfit moved to distance themselves from the scenes last night.

“Drogheda United chairman Jim Agnew, manager Mick Cooke, the board of management and players wish to express their absolute disgust and embarrassment at the despicable behaviour of a number of so-called Drogheda United fans at the Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United match in Sligo last night,” a statement reads.

“The club wishes to express its sincere apologies to its own decent supporters who attended the game and who were shocked and appalled by the behaviour. We also apologise to Sligo Rovers officials, manager, players and supporters for the utter disregard that these individuals displayed in The Showgrounds. Drogheda United enjoys a very good relationship with Sligo Rovers, and our supporters and Sligo’s supporters have always been warmly welcomed in each other’s grounds.

“It is deeply upsetting that a small minority of hooligans should seek to besmirch the good name of Drogheda United in a matter of minutes. We will be working closely with the FAI, with Sligo Rovers and with other clubs in the League to ensure that the individuals involved are dealt with in the strongest possible manner. In the case of some of these individuals, the club will be issuing lifetime bans.”

Trouble flared during the second half when Sligo levelled the game and former Drogs player Ross Gaynor — who was involved in the build-up to the goal  – ‘reacted to abuse directed at him by some away supporters with a gesture, deemed not to be an obscene one by club chairman Jim Agnew’ according to extratime.ie.

A steward was then injured while Gaynor was  dismissed.

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