15-03-2025
Leitrim concede Fermanagh tie due to lack of players
Leitrim have conceded their Allianz Football League Division Three match with Fermanagh on Sunday due to a lack of available Wild Rose County said in a statement that they have only 13 outfield players available and have taken this "unprecedented" decision due "to overall player welfare considerations and a duty of care towards the group for the greater good".Steven Poacher's side have already been relegated after losing all five of their Division Three matches so far this decision means Fermanagh's relegation fears have been eased and they go into their final fixture against Laois next weekend with a chance of gaining promotion into Division the lengthy statement published on Saturday, external, Leitrim stated that of the players available, two of those are recovering from long term injuries while both of their goalkeepers are recovering from head also added that six other members of the panel were unavailable because of their upcoming involvement in a Connacht Under-20 Championship match against Galway on Wednesday.
