Derry chairman and board members resign
Tuesday, 10 November 2009Four members of the Derry City board have resigned tonight following the dual contract controversy.
Pat McDaid, Joe W Doherty, Peter Leonard and Francis Houston have all resigned their positions just days after City had their League of Ireland membership terminated.
Outgoing chairman Pat McDaid released a statement on Tuesday evening.
McDaid said: 'It is with deep regret and sadness that I must announce with immediate effect my resignation as Chairman of Derry City Football Club.
'I also take this opportunity to announce the resignations of Joe W Doherty, Peter Leonard and Francis Houston.
'I feel that this is an important step to ensure Derry City return to the League of Ireland and it's quite clear my relationship with Mr Delaney and the FAI has reached a point of no return.
'It's my view that it would not be in the best interests of this football club for me to continue in light of the stance taken by the FAI and I need to take into consideration the players, fans, office staff, coaches and volunteers of the club.
'On a personal level I feel I have always acted in the best interests of this magnificent club and it has been a privilege and a huge honor to have been chairman for this past two years. Derry City is a big part of my life and four different generations of my family have supported this historic club and I take this decision to resign with a heavy heart.
'Stephen Mc Carron is remaining on the board of Derry City FC and I wish him and any future new directors the very best of good fortune for the future and its my genuine and honest hope and desire that the current difficulties may be overcome.'
