Monaghan United league results expunged by 'disappointed' FAI

The results of Monaghan United in the Premier Division this season have been expunged by the Football Association of Ireland after the club stated today that it is to withdraw from the Airtricity League.

The Football Association of Ireland has today expressed its disappointment at the decision and also "that the matter was not discussed with the League prior to the announcement".

Under the Airtricity League participation agreement, no club is permitted to withdraw from the agreement or cease participation other than by relegation or a decision of the FAI board to terminate the agreement. Following today's meeting however, the FAI board will now terminate the agreement with Monaghan United.

Under the terms of the participation agreement, the players at Monaghan United will be declared free agents with immediate effect.

Monaghan United had qualified for the third round of the FAI Ford Cup and one club will now receive a bye in that draw, which takes place on Monday, July 16.

The fixtures for that round are due to be played on week ending Sunday, August 26.

The FAI Board and the National League Executive Committee said that the club "has received significant support from the FAI and the National League including a facility development loan for €150,000 of which over €100,000 is still outstanding as well as a €25,000 grant to the club in 2009 during its AGM in Monaghan and assistance in securing Sports Capital Grants for the club".