Drogheda United have Keaney's red card appeal rejected by disciplinary committee

Drogs boss Kevin Doherty was understandably livid after the 4-0 defeat, adamant the incident didn’t even warrant a free-kick.

REJECTED APPEAL: Drogheda United’s Jack Keaney will be suspended for Friday’s trip to St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday after an appeal to overturn Monday’s red card was rejected by the FAI’s appeal’s committee. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Drogheda United’s Jack Keaney will be suspended for Friday’s trip to St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday after an appeal to overturn Monday’s red card was rejected by the FAI’s appeal’s committee.

Shamrock Rovers were coasting at 3-0 when Keaney was sent off for a tangle with Johnny Kenny went to ground despite replays suggesting there was little or no contact.