Sligo Rovers have described as “disgusting” an incident in which a visiting bus was broken into during a match at the Showgrounds on Monday and human excrement left inside it.
The incident happened during the Setanta Sports Cup game between Sligo and Glentoran and a club spokesman said the club was ‘absolutely appalled and disgusted’ and offered a “massive apology” to Glentoran.
The Sligo spokesman confirmed that the club would do its best to make up for the incident and they have offered to pay for the cleaning of the bus make a donation to charity.
Gardaí and the club are investigating the incident in which a handbag containing cash and keys was also stolen.
A statement on the Sligo Rovers website said: Sligo Rovers are appalled and disgusted by the alleged incidents and we wish to offer our deepest apologies to Glentoran Football Club and their supporters.
"The occasion, being enjoyed by both sets of fans, was ruined by the action of a very small minority that clearly have no respect for visitors to Sligo or the football clubs.
"We pride ourselves on welcoming all clubs to Sligo and believe the matter last night is not the actions of those associated with Sligo Rovers.
"However, we take responsibility as it occurred in our ground and it is extremely disappointing to us.
"We are currently investigating the matter with the match nights stewards and security to develop a full report on what happened and we await the result of the Gardai investigation.
"Sligo Rovers have offered to pay for the cleaning of the Glentoran Supporters Bus, the cost of the items stolen from the bus and will make a donation to a charity tied with Glentoran FC.
“We will endeavour to show our regret at what must have been a hugely upsetting night for all associated with Glentoran and hope to repair relations betweens the clubs.”