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Limerick FC re-instated to LOI Academy after U-turn
Limerick FC's two National League sides have been re-instated to their respective League of Ireland Academy Leagues for the remainder of the season.
The Irish Examiner has learned that fixtures have been communicated to Klub Kildare and Kerry FC ahead of action in the U15 and U17 competitions this weekend.
Earlier on Thursday, this paper reported how the clubs President Pat O'Sullivan had informed the FAI of the decision of the club to remove its last two teams in the competition. However, following displeasure expressed on Shannonside, it appears that an agreement with the FAI has been reached.
At the time of writing, this paper has yet to receive a reply from the club or the FAI, however, it is understood that fixtures were communicated to the clubs as well as match officials on Thursday afternoon.
Last weekend, the Men's U15 League of Ireland Tier 2 South commenced, with Wexford's home clash with Limerick removed. The Mid-West club were also removed from the League table on the FAI Connect App, leaving seven teams in the division.
A similar story applied to the U17s, who were also due to face Wexford.
Last month, Pro Football Soccer Enterprise claimed, via LinkedIn, to now 'own 49% of Limerick FC' and that they would, 'have the right to buy another 46% in 15 months bringing us to 95%'.
Pro Football Soccer Enterprise also has ties to Tampa Bay Mutiny FC in the United States and claims full ownership of Anargiroi FC, in Cyprus.
To date, this group has secured $111,639 from investors online in a bid to help fund this multi-club ownership model, which highlights 'following in the footsteps of groups such as Manchester City, Red Bull and Chelsea FC' as a main target..
The CEO of this group is Dennis Lukens, who was last July, appointed the Director of Football with Limerick FC. The American has a plethora of previous roles in the sport, including being the Head Coach of FC Krystal Kherson, in Ukraine, back in 2012/2013.
Limerick continues to field teams in the local Limerick District Schoolboy/girl league, having lost their U13M, U17W, U19M and their senior Men's and Women's team ahead of the 2020 season.
