Paddy Kelly's Donegal Celtic missed out on a cup final place

Donegal Celtic manager Paddy Kelly says his side were robbed by poor refereeing decisions in the Irish Cup semi-final replay defeat by Coleraine.

David Patton's goal in the last minute of extra-time at Ballymena Showgrounds meant heartbreak for Kelly's side.

"The players are disgusted. They worked so hard to get into this position only for three people in yellow shirts to take it away from them," said Kelly.

"I am annoyed at the officials because I thought they were a total disgrace."

Kelly said he was not worried about getting into trouble with Irish FA chiefs for criticising the referee.

"I have been in bother before but I like to speak my mind," said the DC supremo.

"If you do not say anything they will walk over the top of you.

"You should not allow officials to keep refereeing at this level if they are not good enough.

"The players are disgusted. They have worked so hard to get into this position and then three people in yellow shirts take it away from them.

"The players were magnificent and a credit to the club.

"I just feel when people are put in charge of games they should be a bit more responsible.

"I feel we were robbed of a big day by the man in the middle and his assistants."