Drogheda United Distance Themselves from Conor McGregor After FAI Cup Post

Drogheda United have publicly distanced themselves from UFC star Conor McGregor following a social media post involving the FAI Cup.

The League of Ireland club secured the trophy after defeating Derry City 2-0 in November’s final.

McGregor’s cousin, Warren Davis, is a member of the Drogheda squad and had the opportunity to celebrate with the cup.

The trophy’s journey into McGregor’s hands led to a viral moment—but not without controversy.

McGregor’s Social Media Misstep

On Tuesday, McGregor posted an image of himself holding the FAI Cup with an initial caption incorrectly congratulating his cousin Warren for winning the trophy with Dundalk FC, Drogheda’s fierce local rivals.

He later amended the post to correctly reference Drogheda United, but not before sparking backlash.

In a further edit, McGregor shifted focus to the possibility of purchasing a League of Ireland team, writing, “How much is it to buy a league of Ireland team I might buy two?”

Drogheda United’s Response

Following McGregor’s posts, Drogheda United issued a firm statement to clarify their stance and dissociate the club from the UFC fighter.

The statement, posted on their official website, read, “Those pictured are a close relation to one of our first team players, who like all the other players had custody of the cup to celebrate with their families at different intervals.

“Drogheda United do not associate ourselves with the individual who made the social media post in any way, or with any unauthorised brands mentioned.”

The influx of traffic to the club’s website caused it to crash temporarily, highlighting how much attention the social media frenzy drew.