Portadown Football Club says it is "very concerned" by a recent influx of trespassing at Shamrock Park.
The Premiership club said there have been incidents of young people breaking into the ground.
They have urged parents to ensure their children do not enter the premises, especially with ongoing chemical works being carried out on the pitch during the off-season.
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Portadown said in a brief statement shared on their social media: "As a football club we're very concerned with the recent influx of children breaking into the ground & ask parents please ensure children don't trespass as there's a real danger of injury or worse especially with the ongoing chemical works on the pitches during the off season."
https://twitter.com/Portadownfc/status/1529518157219627012
Portadown are preparing for another season in the top flight after securing their Premiership status via a play-off.
They defeated neighbouring Annagh United over two legs to remain in the division.
They later appointed Paul Doolin on a permanent basis after the Dubliner's successful caretaker period.
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