Monaghan forced to exit league

As 30,000 fans cheered on the Republic of Ireland in Poznan last night, yet another Airtricity League club was forced to withdraw from the domestic top flight due to a lack of support.

Monaghan United confirmed their intention to quit the league with immediate effect, stating “mainly but not only” financial problems was behind their decision. The club had struggled to find a title sponsor since rejoining the Premier Division after sealing promotion in a play-off against the now defunct Galway United last season, and with lower than expected attendances at Gortakeegan, couldn’t make ends meet.

Chairman Jim McGlone said the club were left with little choice but to make such a difficult decision.