Drogheda leading in more ways than one

League leaders, FAI cup winners and Setanta Cup finalists have teamed up with the local council and voluntary organisations to Show Racism the Red Card.

Drogheda United fans who buy their Setanta Cup tickets early are in for a double treat with a free Show Racism the Red Card poster being distributed with the first few thousand tickets. The new poster will also be available for free at the new Drogheda United shop on Shop Street in the town centre.

Club commercial manager Ophir Zardok and Drogs Midfielder Shane Robinson met yesterday with Show Racism the Red Card's Garrett Mullan and Fran Gavin of the PFAI along with key stakeholders in the town.

Moneymore FC, Drogheda United Ladies, Louth County Council, Drogheda Council and the local RAPID regeneration co-ordinator Valerie Artherton and others are key stakeholders in driving the initiative forward.

The meeting set out a plan of action involving Drogheda United and Show Racism the Red Card with the support of Drogheda Borough Council and other bodies to Show Racism the Red Card sending out a clear message that all the town are Drogs regardless of nationality and race.

Garrett Mullan said: "Drogheda is a fast growing town with migrant's of many nationalities. Our meeting today is an illustration of the way forward towards developing the town, the team and interculturalism. Hopefully it is the start of something exciting".

The Drogheda United Show Racism the Red Card poster is being distributed with match tickets for crucial clash which will see Cork City seeking payback in the Setanta Cup final next Saturday at Tolka Park. It is also downloadable from www.theredcard.ie