Coleraine were banned for going into Administration which is the same as Examinership. The IFA appealled to UEFA on behalf of Coleraine but no joy.
"It is with regret that the Management Committee of Coleraine FC announces that the club will not be able to play in the UEFA Cup in 2008 / 2009 season. This is due to a failure to meet specific UEFA requirements in respect of the UEFA Licence application and is as a result of the clubs period of Administration falling within a 3 year criteria period prior to application.
The Management Committee wish to thank the IFA who fought our case and appealed on our behalf to UEFA but unfortunately this was to no avail.
However, if invited and subject to receiving a Domestic Licence, the club will be able to play in the Setanta Cup."
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