Rory H
23/08/2006, 12:08 PM
Blues forced to play cup clash with no keeper
Wednesday, 23 August 2006 10:04
Limerick's first choice stopper Noel Mooney is one of three injured keepers
Limerick will have to play an outfield player in goal in Saturday's FAI Cup clash with UCD after the FAI yesterday turned down an appeal from the Shannonsiders to play goalkeeper Austin O'Neill.
The Blues appealed to the FAI to be allowed to play O'Neill, who was signed last Wednesday, which was outside the 14-day clearance rule to play in the cup.
However, the FAI confirmed that following careful consideration by their domestic committee that they had turned down the Shannonsiders' appeal.
O'Neill was signed to ease the goalkeeping crisis at the club with Noel Mooney (knee) and reserve keepers John Healy (back) and Seamus O'Regan (hip) all out injured.
The trio visited a doctor in Limerick on Monday night and medical certs confirming their injuries were supplied as part of Limerick's appeal.
But an FAI spokesman said that while they were aware of the exceptional nature of the appeal, that they could not facilitate Limerick's request.
He said: 'We were aware of the mitigating circumstances in this appeal by Limerick FC, but the rules must be upheld on this issue and that was the decision of our domestic committee.'
O'Neill, a former UCD keeper-made his debut for the Blues against Cobh Ramblers last weekend and saved a penalty inside the first five minutes.
Limerick may now play midfielder Tommy Barrett in goals against UCD. Barrett replaced Mooney between the sticks when the first choice keeper limped off against Kilkenny City 12 days ago.
the rules must be upheld on this issue
yes rules are rules sometimes.
its harsh but i suppose its fair...think i might be betting on ucd this weekend!
Wednesday, 23 August 2006 10:04
Limerick's first choice stopper Noel Mooney is one of three injured keepers
Limerick will have to play an outfield player in goal in Saturday's FAI Cup clash with UCD after the FAI yesterday turned down an appeal from the Shannonsiders to play goalkeeper Austin O'Neill.
The Blues appealed to the FAI to be allowed to play O'Neill, who was signed last Wednesday, which was outside the 14-day clearance rule to play in the cup.
However, the FAI confirmed that following careful consideration by their domestic committee that they had turned down the Shannonsiders' appeal.
O'Neill was signed to ease the goalkeeping crisis at the club with Noel Mooney (knee) and reserve keepers John Healy (back) and Seamus O'Regan (hip) all out injured.
The trio visited a doctor in Limerick on Monday night and medical certs confirming their injuries were supplied as part of Limerick's appeal.
But an FAI spokesman said that while they were aware of the exceptional nature of the appeal, that they could not facilitate Limerick's request.
He said: 'We were aware of the mitigating circumstances in this appeal by Limerick FC, but the rules must be upheld on this issue and that was the decision of our domestic committee.'
O'Neill, a former UCD keeper-made his debut for the Blues against Cobh Ramblers last weekend and saved a penalty inside the first five minutes.
Limerick may now play midfielder Tommy Barrett in goals against UCD. Barrett replaced Mooney between the sticks when the first choice keeper limped off against Kilkenny City 12 days ago.
the rules must be upheld on this issue
yes rules are rules sometimes.
its harsh but i suppose its fair...think i might be betting on ucd this weekend!