Dublin City results expunged as Vikings close doors

All Dublin City results will be deleted from eircom League results tables after the premier division side ceased trading this morning.

Dublin City formally notified the league of its decision in writing today and the resignation was accepted at a specially-convened board of control meeting this afternoon.

As a consequence of the resignation, the board of control has decided to expunge the results of all 17 eircom League matches played by Dublin City to date this season.

Eircom League chairman Paddy McCaul stated: “It is with deep regret in which we announce the resignation of Dublin City from the eircom League. I would like to acknowledge the remarkable hard work and enormous contribution to Irish football made by Dublin City chairman Ronan Seery and Club Secretary Breda Mahon.”

Chief executive of the FAI John Delaney said: “The loss of any eircom League club from football is very unwelcome. In the case of Dublin City, the disappointment for the many loyal and dedicated football people associated with the club must be difficult in the extreme.”

Delaney added: “The issues affecting all eircom League clubs in terms of viability and securing a sustainable future within the league are similar and are very much behind the rationale for the planned merger with the FAI.”