Northern Irish top flight club Larne FC have confirmed that John Herron has left the club by “mutual agreement.”
The Scottish midfielder was recently pictured wearing a t-shirt that featured a pro-IRA slogan, prompting the Irish FA to hand him a 10-game ban.
The club have followed suit by announcing the termination of the 28-year-old’s contract.
“We can confirm John Herron has left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement,” read a statement from Larne. “We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our total commitment to being an inclusive football club.
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“We will continue to be unwavering in our work to make Inver Park a place for all and will not allow this to be undermined in any way, shape or form.
“The club will be making no further comment on the matter.”
