I have to agree with above, ignorance cannot be a defence. Irrespective of where or from whom advice was received , if any club use a player not properly registered then that club must accept responsibility. Both Park Utd and Clonmel Town (Pike obj) were expelled from FAI and Munster cups respectively for same offence. I cannot see where Pike can be treated differently.
Every club has same set of rules and are obliged to respect them. I hope this wont be "different strokes for different folks" decision .
The good name and great history of the Junior cup is possibly at stake here.