Drogheda United has distanced itself from Conor McGregor after the ­controversial MMA fighter posed with the FAI Cup to promote his pub and alcohol brand.

Conor McGregor's social media posts featuring the FAI Cup and mentions of Drogheda United have prompted the club to respond.

Drogheda United have issued a statement distancing themselves from Conor McGregor after the MMA superstar posted a photo online posing with the FAI Cup trophy. Drogheda famously won the cup this past November when they beat Derry City 2-0 in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium with Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor grabbing the goals.

DROGHEDA United manager Kevin Doherty says there has been a sea change in how the club is regarded by players and agents in the League of Ireland and beyond in the wake of last November’s FAI Cup triumph and the transition to a full-time model.

FAI Cup winners Drogheda United distance themselves from Conor McGregor after the MMA fighter shares photos of the trophy on social media.

Drogheda famously won the cup this past November when they beat Derry City 2-0 in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium with Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor grabbing the go

DROGHEDA UNITED FC have issued a statement tonight distancing themselves with links to Conor McGregor. The MMA star recently posted a picture on social media with his cousin, Warren Davis, and the FAI Cup.