Chairman of Limerick football club condemns violent scenes at Jackman Park

THE CHAIRMAN of Moyross United has condemned violent scenes at Jackman Park during the team’s cup final.

Philip Power said: “We achieve more when the battle is left on the field”.

He was speaking after scenes captured on video showed rival fans throwing bottles and hurling abuse at each other at various stages before, after and during the side’s game against Geraldines AFC.

Numerous videos of the exchanges have been shared on social media, with gardai including members of the Public Order Unit having to step in to prevent supporters squaring up to one another.

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Bottles were also thrown by the fans, with the footage also showing rival supporters loudly goading each other.

Mr Power said: “We want to categorically state that such scenes have no place in any sporting ground” and also paid tribute to the gardai who contained the situation.

He also thanked Geraldines AFC – who Moyross beat on penalties.

“Both teams gave their all. Geraldines won the league, narrowly finishing ahead of our B team. Both teams pushed each other all the way this season and as a club we want to congratulate them on a magnificent season. We want to recognise the fantastic support on the day from the Moyross community who pushed our B team all the way and ultimately saw us lift the cup on penalties. We are so proud of every member of the B team for what was a memorable performance,” he added.

“Moyross United and the Moyross community have made significant progress in recent times. Our club has contributed significantly to the regeneration of our community. Our goal is to give our young people positive guidance through sport so that they can go forward in life and reach their potential.”

He concluded that Limerick can only reach its potential once all our communities reach their goals.

“Until people from all areas of Limerick can enter every community and enjoy a game of football, we are ultimately failing our children,” he said.