Warrenpoint Town official Connaire McGreevy has hit out at the Irish FA after stepping down from his roles at the governing body.
It follows the Association's decision to refuse Warrenpoint both a Championship and Promotion licence for next season.
The Milltown club have already signalled their intent to appeal the ruling, but if unsuccessful it leaves their future in the NI Football League under threat.
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Not only will they lose out on a promotion play-off against Dungannon Swifts, but they could be thrown out of NIFL altogether.
McGreevy - a former chairman of Warrenpoint Town - hit out at the decision on Friday, labelling the Irish FA's ruling as "the most bizarre thing I’ve seen yet".
And on Saturday he confirmed he had vacated his positions within the association.
He said in a statement: “This morning I resigned from my roles with the IFA.
“For the past five years I have volunteered and represented senior football as a NIFL club representative to the Irish FA Council and various sub-committees.
“This morning I have tendered my resignation to NIFL from that role therefore resigning from Irish FA Council and committees.
“Warrenpoint Town FC were refused a Football Licence by the Irish FA on Thursday 27th April. That decision, in my view, is an unjust and bias one, and will have a devastating impact on my club. Not only will my club be impacted but club Association football’s reputation in South Down.
“While change could be achieved from within I feel now that what needs challenged is best without myself giving the privilege of cover of my participation.
“I have enjoyed trying to represent senior football on various IFA committees but in good conscience I cannot remain as a NIFL representative at the IFA.”
The Irish FA announced successful applications for teams on Thursday, but Warrenpoint were denied both Championship and Promotion licences.
The IFA said on its website: "The committee was unanimous in its decision to refuse licences to Warrenpoint Town FC. The club has been advised of the specific reasons for the licence refusals. Given that the club has a right to appeal, the committee is unable to comment any further at this time.
"All clubs who have been refused a licence have the right of appeal, in line with 3.2.7 of the Club Licensing manual(s) with any such appeals tentatively scheduled for 10 May 2023."
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