‘Devastated' club kicked out of Europe by Uefa in Crystal Palace-style case as statement released
IRISH club Drogheda United have been expelled from the UEFA Conference League due to multi-club ownership rules.
The Boynesiders are currently owned by the Trivela Group - an organisation which also has a majority share in Danish side Silkeborg IF.
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Drogheda United have been expelled from the Europa Conference League
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UEFA rules state they cannot compete due to multi-club ownership
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Silkeborg have also qualified for the Conference League but their involvement means that
Drogheda were expelled from next season's competition as a result, with Silkeborg having finished this term in a higher league position.
However, club officials plan to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) imminently.
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"This is despite significant efforts by the club to work constructively with UEFA to make necessary ownership and governance changes to allow both to compete over the past several months.
"We are devastated by this potential development and believe it would be both harsh and unfair, given the way brand new rule changes this year have been, in our view, inconsistently communicated and enforced across various clubs.
"We are now appealing the decision to the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Given we are now in the midst of an ongoing legal proceeding, and out of respect for that process, UEFA, the CFCB, and the overall aim of sporting integrity, there are limits to what we are able to share at this time.
"What we can say is this: we are—even at this late hour—fighting to do anything and everything we can to secure our players', supporters', and community's place in Europe.
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"We have been in active dialogue with UEFA for months and have put forward a share disposition, trust arrangements, and various other undertakings consistent with recent CFCB precedent, only to have all of those efforts rebuffed.
"Nevertheless, we look forward to the opportunity to be heard at CAS and thank you in advance for your support. Keep the faith."
Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kicked
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Crystal Palace are at risk of being kicked out of the Europa League
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The club's largest shareholder, John Textor, is also the majority owner of
French side Lyon have been granted priority as they finished higher in the league table, with
Palace officials have already met with UEFA chiefs in Switzerland, arguing that Textor has no controlling influence at Selhurst Park.
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Amid the ongoing battle, Textor is looking to sell his shares in Crystal Palace.
He reportedly
Should Textor sell up by June 27, Palace will keep their place in the Europa League.
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