'Accountants have said I must put the club into SCARP' - Points deduction looming for Dundalk

In addition, John Temple confirmed bans from Oriel Park had been issued to seven people, including former owner Andy Connolly and his brother, ex-Chief Operating Officer Martin Connolly. 

Dundalk players, from left, Hayden Cann, Daryl Horgan and John Mountney react to the club's relegation. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Dundalk are likely to start life in the First Division with a points deduction after new owner John Temple admitted the SCARP examinership route is inevitable.

Local barrister Temple stepped in last month when the club were on the brink of ceasing trading but their on-field strife continued with relegation confirmed last Friday with two games left.