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Arbitration outcome

Sat, 31/01/2015 - 21:46

The club is disappointed at the outcome of arbitration and is currently considering the available options.

It is particularly disappointing that the ruling confirms the original IFA contention that clubs faced by ineligible players are considered to be a “third party” and therefore ineligible to lodge an appeal. We feel this sets a dangerous precedent that could detrimentally impact any club in much more serious cases than simple player eligibility.

We remain of the view that this decision is deeply flawed. The arbitrator has accepted our original contention – supported by both the IFA and NIFL – that Gary Hamilton was dismissed as a named player and that therefore he should have stood suspended for our subsequent game on November 8th. The clear cut, unambiguous nature of the FIFA disciplinary code should clearly override any intangible notion of “natural justice” in any such case.