eircom League: Shels champs as FAI throw out St Pats appeal

Shelbourne are the Eircom league champions after the FAI dismissed an appeal by St Patrick’s Athletic into the deduction of 15 points in the row over the registration of a player.

The FAI today said the appeal board, having considered all the documentation and hearings from both sides, decided to dismiss the appeal and uphold the decision of the Officers of the Eircom League .