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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Paul O'Hehir

Sligo Rovers hit supporters with stadium ban

Sligo Rovers have dished out stadium bans to a number of supporters who were involved in clashes with St Pat’s fans.

Trouble broke out in the Jinks Avenue stand at half-time in a league game at the Showgrounds in October.

In a statement today, the Bit O’Red said: ‘A number of supporters have been issued with barring orders from attending Sligo Rovers fixtures at The Showgrounds.

“Following investigations in association with An Garda Siochana, we have identified a number of individuals and issued them with stadium bans.

“These incidents not only tarnish the club’s good name, built by our supporters and volunteers over our 94 year history, but they also bring needless expense on the club.

“The club were issued with fines in excess of €1,500 from this fixture, which is more disappointing knowing that other supporters raise money for the club year on year.

“An Garda Siochana are in dialogue with their counterparts in Dublin with regards to away supporter behaviour on the night and these investigations are ongoing.”

The statement added: “Sligo Rovers does not tolerate and will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour at The Showgrounds or at any club fixtures.”

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