Latest: Athlone Town reject 'outrageous findings' against their players

The duo have been found guilty of breaching three FAI rules; the manipulation of matches, gambling and bringing the game into disrepute.

Update 5.25pm: Athlone Town say they reject the “outrageous findings” made against their players, Igor Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan, who have been banned for 12 months, writes Stephen Barry.

The Athlone duo were found guilty of the manipulation of matches, gambling and bringing the game into disrepute, a charge brought by the FAI and decided by an Independent Disciplinary Committee.