Villa to appeal FAI decision
Conor Whittle celebrates after scoring against Castlebar Celtic during their FAI Junior Cup tie on 16 February but that game is now under appeal
Waterford News & Star understands that Villa intend appealing the FAI decision that could see the eliminated from this season’s FAI Junior Cup.
The 2022 winners of the competition played Castlebar Celtic on 16 February and won 3-0 but the Mayo side lodged an appeal in the aftermath of the game.
Their objection centered on their belief that Villa fielded a player in the game who had played in the League of Ireland after the commencement of this season’s FAI Junior Cup competition, which would be in contradiction of competition rules.
An appeal was heard by the FAI last Friday and they found in favour of Castlebar Celtic, meaning that they would take Villa’s place in the quarter-final and have a home time against Galway side Salthill Devon.
However, that tie is now set for a further delay with Villa set to appeal against the FAI’s findings.
