LOI player unable to start FAI cup clash because of absolutely mental reason

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Ben Kiely

LOI player unable to start FAI cup clash because of absolutely mental reason

The FAI cup clash between Sheriff YC and Athlone Town sounds like one hell of a spectacle.

Sports photographer Ashley Cahill, who’s at the match, explained that one Athlone Town player’s involvement in the game was hindered slightly after being locked in the dressing room for an extended period.

Madness…one of this Athlone Town squad has just entered the pitch area having been locked in the dressing room for the 1st 30 mins!!!

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

As Cahill reported, extra measures were undertaken to ensure that every player was on the pitch for the second half.

Players coming back onto the pitch for the 2nd half in Clontarf … Last minute check of the toilets to make sure nobody is left behind!

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

The photographer’s Twitter timeline gives us an insight into just how mental the whole experience of the cup clash actually was, starting with the venue.

So this is what passes as an FAI Cup venue these days #RomanceOfTheCup pic.twitter.com/u6HBpi39rm

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

Cahill went on to emphasise that the security was out in force at the game, and they had their work cut out early.

Look of confusion among the home officials as team sheets are requested in Clontarf!!! More security than supporters here #farce

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

Security here at Clontarf have just been asked to clear the kids off the pitch

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

More confusion in Clontarf as supporters aren't sure whether they paid in to the FAI Cup game or the Gaa Junior game on in the pitch beside

— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) August 21, 2015

In between all that madness, some football was actually played.