Kerry FC release two players due to 'values and principles not matching club standards'
Both goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy and defender Shane Maroodza have been released by the First Division club with a brief, curious statement.
'Unfortunately, their values and principles didn't match the standards of the club,' a message on the Twitter account read.
Kerry FC opted to disable the comments facility under the message.
It's understood the incident that triggered the parting of ways occurred outside of club activities.
Zimbabwe international Maroodza (21) made his one and only appearance for the Kingdom on the day he was announced, Friday's 3-0 home defeat to UCD.
'He has been in training with us for the last few weeks and has been really good around the group, and has fit in really well,' Healy had said.
'He comes with some fantastic experience, from his time with Huddersfield and, of course, making his international debut with Zimbabwe. Hopefully, he enjoys his time here in Kerry.'
Mathyas Randriamamy joined Kerry within a week of the season kicking off in February.
Hailed as a goalkeeper who graduated through the Paris Saint-Germain system, working with Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Angel Di Maria was cited.
He had been a substitute goalkeeper for three Champions League matches of the current holders, including the semi-final defeat to Manchester City.
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