 Owen Heary of Shelbourne lifts the 2006 Eircom League title |
Shelbourne's place in next season's Champions League is reported to be under threat because of the Dublin club's financial problems. If the Shels lose the Uefa licence required to compete in Europe, their place could go to Derry City who were runners-up in the Eircom League.
In December Shelbourne's manager Pat Fenlon quit and moved to Derry City.
It is believed some Shelbourne players want to take the club to a tribunal in an attempt to become free agents.
Shelbourne pipped Derry to the Premier Division title on goal difference to clinch the place in the Champions League.
But the Tolka Park club have run up huge debts and could be forced revert to a part-time set-up.
By finishing runners-up, Derry City qualified for the Uefa Cup.
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