Sheriff are thrown out of FAI Cup

Sheriff have been thrown out of the FAI Cup after it was found they fielded an ineligible player in the 3-2 win over Shelbourne in the fourth round.

The non-league side beat Shelbourne in the fourth round, coming from two goals down to win 3-2 in a dramatic night in Tolka Park.

Sheriff were drawn to play Limerick in the last eight but instead the Shannonsiders will go through to the semi-finals and any appeals must be lodged by 1pm tomorrow.