Athlone Town Release Five Members of Playing Squad

Athlone Town plunged into fresh crisis as FIVE stars leave after failed takeover

ATHLONE TOWN have been plunged into a fresh crisis with the departure of five players. Adam Wixted, Declan McDaid, Kyle O’Connor, JR Wilson and Bastien Héry have all been told they can leave. Coach Danny Byrne – part of the interim management team – has also left. It follows the departure of financial backers Valeo in the close-season, manager Dario Castelo last month and the failure of an expected takeover to go through three weeks ago. Former …

Athlone Town release five members of playing squad

Athlone Town's season has gone from bad to worse, with five high-profile players released by the club, RTÉ Sport can reveal.