The Directors of Sporting Fingal FC have today confirmed that the club has withdrawn its application for a licence from the FAI to participate in the upcoming 2011 Airtricity League season.

Airtricity League of Ireland club Sporting Fingal have today confirmed the appointment of Philip Nolan to the position of new Commercial Manager. He joins the club having worked for St. Patrick’s Athletic FC during the previous seven years in a number of roles, which included responsibility for Commercial and Club Licensing management.

This Saturday, February 5, at 1pm in Loughshinny United FC’s ground in North County Dublin a match of great significance will take place as Sporting Fingal take on Cork City.

Former UCD midfielder Greg Bolgers is recruited for the new season while Gary O'Neill and Colin Hawkins re-sign from last term.

Sporting Fingal will host a pre-season supporters meeting at the club’s head office in Newtown House in Balheary, Swords next Monday, January 17 at 7.30pm. Its purpose is to update fans on the developments within the club during the off-season as well as discuss the upcoming campaign which kicks off with the club’s Setanta Sports Cup debut on February 14 against Lisburn Distillery.