Drogheda United's European involvement and minimum €525k hang in balance over Uefa co-ownership rules
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Louth club remain hopeful despite Trivela's Danish club also qualifying for Conference League
Drogheda United's participation in the Uefa Conference League this summer is in jeopardy following sister club Silkeborg's qualification for the same tournament on Sunday.
Kevin Doherty's team qualified for Europe, and earned a minimum €525,000 windfall, when they won the FAI Cup last November, marking a return to the continental stage for the first time in 12 years.
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