Longford hit with transfer request

Longford Town’s preparations for tonight’s clash with Shamrock Rovers have been dealt a blow having accepted a transfer request from striker Sean Francis.

Francis, who scored in last season’s FAI Cup final triumph over St Patrick's Athletic last November, asked the club to be put on the transfer list following his omission from the UEFA Cup second leg with Liechtenstein’s FC Vaduz, a tie Longford lost 4-2 on aggregate.