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Sligo Rovers take points in Monaghan
Danny North’s, having spent the last two season’s with St. Pat’s is already making a name for himself with Sligo Rovers after his 49th minute strike earned the bit o’ red a 1-0 victory over Roddy Collins Monaghan United in Gortakeegan last night. Rovers were on top for most of the proceedings but they had [...]
Former Sligo boss felt he had to come to Ireland to fulfil management dream
Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook says he had to come to Ireland if he had any chance of fulfilling his managerial dream and now his five year spell at Sluigo has made him better equipped as a manager. Meanwhile the hunt for his successor at the Showgrounds continues with names like colourful Monaghan boss, Roddy Collins [...]
Seamus Coleman back, but goes off injured again
Donegal and former Sligo Rovers soccer ace Seamus Coleman had a disappointing return to the Everton first team on Saturday in their 2-0 victory against Tamworth in the FA Cup Everton named a strong squad including Seamus Coleman and Marouane Fellaini. Everton struck early and late to seal victory with Johhny Heitinga powered in a header from [...]
Busy times at Sligo Rovers
Despite talks with Derry City today over their managerial vacancy, after Stephen Kenny’s departure to Shamrock Rovers – Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook is likely to stay at the Showgrounds – for now!. Sligo have signed 12 players, including Ross Gaynor, for next season and it is felt that Cook will stay on at the Showgrounds with one year left [...]
Sligo Rovers fans treat – FAI Cup final for a tenner
The Football Association of Ireland today (October 17) announced that ticket prices for the 2011 FAI Ford Cup Final will be set at €5 for children and €10 for adults. The game will take place at 3.30pm on Sunday, November 6, at Aviva Stadium and prices have been kept at the same affordable level as [...]
Sligo Rovers still intact after Ukranian soujourn
Sligo Rovers 0 (Ireland) Vorskla Poltava 0 (Ukraine) Sligo Rovers broke new ground last evening when they came out of Ukraine with a scoreless draw against Vorskla Poltava. Not as traumatic as their trip in recent years to Albania, but the north west side are enjoying their globe trotting of recent times. This nicely sets up a [...]
UEfa passes Sligo Rovers Showgrounds for big game
The Showgrounds will be a hive of activity over the coming weeks as Uefa has confirmed that the major programme of works outlined by Sligo Rovers will ensure the ground meets the strict ‘Category 3’ criteria for the Europa League fixture. While this is excellent news for Rovers and their supporters, Chairman Michael Toolan outlined [...]
Mixed bag on NW Sports front
Sligo Rovers set the pace for the weekend in the North West with an imnpressive 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds. It was a wet Friday evening. The game was screened live on televison, but that still did not deter the big crowd that attended. Yesterday, Sligo GAA followers will be remembering back [...]
Sligo Rovers Annual Draw Results
1. 1st Prize – Holiday to Alicante for 4 Ticket No. 2600 – Kevin Dykes, Cedar Drive, Sligo. 2. 2nd Prize – 2 Tickets to see Man Utd. Ticket No. 4904 – Catherine Hargadon, Calry, Sligo. 3. 3rd Prize – Hotel break in the Carlton Castletroy Park hotel, Limerick Ticket No. 3721 – Michael Smith, [...]
Sligo face Derry at the Showgrounds
Sligo Rovers v Derry City, Showgrounds (3.00pm May Bank Holiday Monday). Referee: Alan Kelly SLIGO started the season with an impressive 1-0 win over Derry at The Brandywell but come into this North West derby clash in indifferent form. The Bit O’Red were surprisingly beaten 2-1 by UCD on Friday after they had [...]
Sligo Rovers move up to 2nd place
AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION Galway Utd 0 Sligo Rovers 1 A John Dillon strike for Sligo Rovers at Terryland Park proved crucial in this western derby as the bit o’ red moved up to second in the soccer premiership. In the 30th minute midfielder and Galway native John Russell drifted wide to the left to supply a cross for [...]
Sligo snatch last gasp winner against Derry
Derry City 0 Sligo Rovers 1 Game played at the Brandywell, Derry City Aaron Green was the new hero for Sligo Rovers on Friday night when the former Bohemians player’s 88th-minute goal broke Derry City hearts, in their first game of the season. And it was a double act as fellow substitute Raffaele Cretaro, who also joined [...]
Sligo Rovers astro turf league Title race blown wide open
The title race in the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf was blown wide open as Sligo Plumbing & Heating suffered their first defeat when they were beaten 3-0 by Gannon & McNamara Electrical Ltd. This was a fully deserved victory for Gannon & McNamara who are now very much in the title hunt while Sligo [...]
Sligo Rovers Astro league round up – Week 14
With leaders Sligo Plumbing & Heating not in action in the Sligo Rovers astro league, the G.S.S. took the opportunity to close the gap to four points as they defeated Coolaney Celts 3-0. Rory Guinan gave them lead when he scored with a bullet of a free kick. For Westlife fans, home boy Shane Filan [...]
Sligo Rovers manager scoops top soccer award
Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook, left, with his Airtricity SWAI Personailty of the Year Award for 2010 and Stephen Wheeler, Managing Director, Airtricity. The Airtricity SWAI Awards 2010, The Conrad Hotel, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
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One of Ireland's finest artists in the North West