Updated at 18.43
BOHEMIANS HAVE BEEN sanctioned by the Football Association of Ireland [FAI] for fielding an ineligible player during last Monday’s Premier Division defeat to UCD in Belfield, while the club have this evening apologised for the error.
Midfielder Danny Mandroiu was due to serve a suspension but instead played the full 90 minutes, as Keith Long’s side suffered a 1-0 loss to the home side at the Bowl.
In accordance with FAI rules, UCD have been awarded a 3-0 win, while Bohs have been fined for the indiscretion.
“UCD AFC have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Bohemians after it was found that Bohemians fielded an ineligible player in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture,” a statement read.
“The fixture, which took place on Monday, July 15, saw UCD claim a 1-0 victory thanks to Yoyo Mahdy’s goal.
“However, an FAI Disciplinary Committee has found that Bohemians played an ineligible player, Daniel Mandroiu, who was due to serve a suspension in the fixture.
“In accordance with the FAI rules, UCD have been awarded a 3-0 victory and a fine has been imposed on Bohemians.”
Meanwhile, Bohemians also issued a statement this evening, which read: “Bohemian FC acknowledges the statement released by the Football Association of Ireland today confirming that the club unintentionally fielded a suspended player, Danny Mandroiu, in Monday’s game against UCD.
“The sanction imposed is a 3-0 walkover for UCD and a fine for Bohemians, which the club accepts.
While Bohs losing the game 1-0 on the night reduces the impact of the walkover somewhat, it does not in any way whatsoever reduce the seriousness of the initial error and also means Mandroiu must now serve his one-match ban against St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday.
“The FAI sent the club notification of the suspension as normal but internal IT issues led to restricted access to emails and the notification being missed.
“It is clear that better procedures and support for our staff should have been in place and the board of management wish to unreservedly apologise to the first-team backroom team, players and supporters for this failing.
“We will endeavour to ensure our procedures are improved and that such a costly oversight is never made again.”
Originally published at 15.33
Additional reporting by Paul Fennessy
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