By:
Conor Martin
FAI Cup winners Drogheda United are seeking European clarification from UEFA regarding their participation in the UEFA Conference League.
The club from County Louth earned themselves a spot in Europe back in November. Their 2-0 FAI Cup final triumph over Derry City ensured fans of the Drogs could get their passports out and get ready for Europe.
They are owned by US-based Trivelap, which also owns a majority share of Silkeborg IF. The cause of this headache for the Boynesiders is Silkeborg’s 3-1 victory over Randers in the Danish Superliga to secure a place in the Conference League qualifiers.
Drogheda currently sit in second in the League of Ireland table and now face an anxious wait as they wait for a European green light from UEFA.
UEFA rules
UEFA have a pretty firm stance on regulations regarding multi-club ownership and participation and their rules state the following:
“No individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a UEFA club competition, such control or influence being defined in this context as:
- Holding a majority of the shareholders’ voting rights
- Having the right to appoint or remove a majority of the members of the administrative, management or supervisory body of the club
- Being a shareholder and alone controlling a majority of the shareholders’ voting rights pursuant to an agreement entered into with other shareholders of the club
- Being able to exercise, by any means, a “decisive influence in the decision-making of the club”
Drogheda seek European clarification with statement
A Drogheda United released the following statement on their club website on Sunday night.
“Drogheda United Football Club can confirm that it has been engaged in ongoing discussions with UEFA in recent months. Regarding a regulatory matter that has now arisen following Silkeborg IF’s qualification for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
“As supporters will know, Silkeborg IF is also part of the Trivela Group ownership structure, which includes Drogheda United.
“UEFA’s regulations regarding multi-club ownership and participation in UEFA Club Competitions require careful consideration. And the club has been working proactively with the relevant authorities.
“At this time, due to the confidential and ongoing nature of the process. Drogheda United is unable to provide further comment. However, the club remains committed to transparency and will provide updates as soon as there are any significant developments to share.
“We appreciate the continued support and understanding of our fans, partners, and wider community.”
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