Suspended Shelvey leaves Dundalk by mutual consent

Suspended goalkeeper George Shelvey has left Dundalk, the club has announced.

The 23-year-old was hit with a 10-match ban following a red card after Lilywhites’ defeat to Drogheda United earlier this month.

Shelvey was dismissed after the full-time whistle after becoming involved in an incident with officials in Weavers Park.

An Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI has sanctioned the former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper “for a breach of regulations on racism/discrimination” in “abuse towards a match official”.

The ban is one of the longest in League of Ireland history.

The club announced today that the player, who arrived from Nottingham Forest in February and made nine appearances for Dundalk, has left Oriel Park.

“Following conversations with George Shelvey, Dundalk FC has agreed to mutually end the player’s contract with the club,” a statement read.

“We would like to wish George the best of luck in the future.”

Following the suspension from the Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI, Dundalk confirmed they would not be appealing and vowed to help educate Shelvey on the incident.