Rovers vow probe into fans’ ugly Oriel scenes

SHAMROCK ROVERS estimate that no more than “10 to 15’’ of their supporters were involved in the crowd trouble at Oriel Park on Monday night and the club says that “serious action” will be taken against anyone identified as having taken part in the ugly scenes which marred Dundalk’s 2-1 win.

Both the club and the FAI are investigating the incident which erupted following the sending off of Rovers’ James Chambers followed by the dismissal of manager Michael O’Neill with 10 minutes to go.

A small number of the travelling support began throwing bottles and other objects on to the pitch, forcing the game to be held up for seven minutes while gardaí and stewards attempted to restore order.