Sligo Rovers FC acknowledges the decision of the Independent Appeal Committee of the FAI to uphold the club’s appeal against the red card issued to goalkeeper Sam Sargeant during last Friday’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture against Shelbourne FC.

Sargeant was dismissed in the second half after being adjudged by referee Rob Harvey to have handled the ball outside his penalty area and denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

The club welcomes the Appeal Committee’s decision and confirms that Sam Sargeant will be available for selection for our next SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture against St Patrick’s Athletic FC on Sunday 10 August.