Sligo Rovers have announced the signing of Bermuda captain Dante Leverock from Estonian outfit Narva Trans, subject to international clearance.

The centre-half, who spent a lot of his childhood in England, had an impressive season in the Estonian league, including scoring eight goals from the back.

He has 15 caps and two goals with Bermuda and was recently appointed captain when quickly emerging as a leader for the side who are pushing for Gold Cup qualification.

He started his career in English non-league before joining Harrisburg City Islanders in America and returned to play for Ilkeston under Shaun Goater.

Leverock was a stand out player for Narva Trans as they finished fourth in the top flight in Estonia.

He said after signing a one-year contract: “It’s an honour to sign for Sligo Rovers today.

“I’d heard about the club from former player Ciaran Nugent who I know from the Islanders and Jake Keegan too who plays for St Pat’s.

“I’ve done my research on Sligo Rovers and I see the community aspect of the club, that there’s a family within the club and that really attracted me to here.

“It’s important to me to be part of a close-knit group and I see football is very popular in Sligo.

“I’ve worked very hard to make it as a professional and I’ve just had a very good experience in Estonia. I think I did well and at international level it has been positive too.

“When I spoke to Liam I really couldn’t pass up the chance to come play for him and this club.

“He told me of how he wants Rovers to improve and I think he can help grow me as a player.

“He explained there will be tough competition but that’s something I thrive on and it makes us all better players.

“I really look forward to meeting the management, the players and fans of Sligo Rovers. We will aim for a very good year ahead for all of us.”

Buckley said: “Dante emerged as a possible signing and we took a good look at him and thought he had something to offer.

“He’s a good big centre-half and while his goal record might stand out, he’s a defender so clean sheets is his target.

“He’s got a good background of experience in English non-league and he’s coming with the knowledge of playing abroad and international level.

“That’s useful as we have a lot of youth in our squad and we need a balance.

“He’s hungry to make as good a career as he can for himself and this is another step forward for him again which we think he can take.”

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Sligo Rovers Christmas Draw tickets are now on sale with a top prize of €500.

There are also a number of hotel breaks to be won, as well as Republic of Ireland international team prizes and Sligo Rovers season ticket and jersey

Tickets are €5 or three for €10.

Tickets are on sale in our club store in Barton Smiths, The Showgrounds, from any committee member, at our question and answer evening on Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Clayton Hotel or online below

https://www.sligorovers.com/product-category/fundraising/

Match worn jerseys from our recent 90th Anniversary match versus Bray Wanderers FC at The Showgrounds on October 6th are now available to buy online and in our club store.

The club will donate proceeds from the sale of the shirts to Sligo Samaritan Centre who were our Charity Partner in 2018.

The night proved to be a memorable one with a 2-1 victory ensuring our Premier Division status for 2019 along with a bumper crowd at The Showgrounds on the night. Caolan McAleer and Mikey Drennan scored the goals to give the Bit O’ Red all three points, and their shirts are included.

The special edition black goalkeepers shirt is also available.

Club chairman Martin Heraghty:

‘We were delighted to partner with Sligo Samaritan Centre for the 2018 season and have them on board as our Sligo Rovers charity partner. Positive mental health for people of all ages is of the upmost importance, and we hope we have helped the centre this season in terms of promoting their services and now, with our donation to the charity. These shirts are a real collector’s item, a perfect Christmas gift for the avid Rovers’ supporter, and also an important fundraiser for the organisation’.

Shirts may be ordered online at our club store here:

https://www.sligorovers.com/product/90th-anniversary-autographed-match-worn-shirts-proceeds-to-sligo-samaritan-centre/

Today the brand new Sligo Rovers away jersey goes on sale online and in our club shop in Barton Smiths in Sligo town.

The new release is in conjunction with Joma Sports, who we recently renewed our sponsorship agreement with for the next three seasons.

The club store is fully stocked with all sizes so get them while you can!

The price is €40 for kids and €50 for adults.

You can purchase the new jersey here:

Adults:

https://www.sligorovers.com/product/away-adult-jersey/

Kids:

https://www.sligorovers.com/product/away-kids-jersey/

A thank you also goes to our ever-supportive main sponsor Connolly’s Volkswagen. Their logo is featured on the jersey front.

Here The Showgrounds we have been getting a lot of Christmas orders.

Many are for our Super Reds and Santa Claus has informed us of letters being sent up chimneys and posted to the North Pole.

Santa has written back to us and we have made the letter available to download for parents to print off and give to their children. Just write their name at the top.

You’ll find the letter below on this link

SANTA LETTER HERE

To access our new merchandise for children go to our online store or Barton Smiths from Monday

And we’re getting closer and closer to the prize money. Only 7 players remain in the club’s Last Man Standing competition which continues this week. Chelsea & Man Utd (2) are the only teams who feature more than once in this weeks selections.

With none of our selections facing each other in fixtures this weekend all players are in with a shot of progressing to Week 10, which will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Remember that you CAN NOT pick the same team more than once in this competition. Each person’s previous selections are included for reference, but only Week 9 selections impact your progress this week.

Entries for this week are now closed, only errors included below may be changed and must be alerted before the first game starts this weekend.

Once successfully through Week 9, you may make your Week 10 entries via the main Last Man Standing page. Closing date for Week 10 is MONDAY, 3rd December @ Midnight. Please note the change of normal format from weekend games.

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that Carnarvon Limited have sponsored Liam Buckley for the 2019 season.

A construction business predominantly based in the North-West, Carnarvon Ltd have always been huge supporters of the bit o’ red and we are delighted to welcome them on board once again.

Pictured is Barry Creed of Carnarvon Ltd with Liam Buckley.

If you would like to come on board with the bit o’ red for 2019 by means of player sponsorship, you can contact Sandra at the club by emailing administrator@sligorovers.com.

Our brand new leisure wear and teamwear range for 2019 is now available to purchase.

This is our biggest & best ever range and marks the renewal of our partnership with Joma Sport, which was announced on Tuesday.

We have a range of training tops & t-shirts which includes those which will be worn by the first team next season.

Also, we have an all new ladies top available as well as our 2019 goalkeeper kit available in kid’s sizes.

Our ever popular winter jackets are in stock and available in a range of colours and styles.

Club chairman Martin Heraghty spoke of the popularity of the Joma range since our partnership began in 2016:

‘In the past three years our official club merchandise has been fantastic, the Christmas Shop is a convenient place to visit during the busy Christmas period for families, located in the centre of town. Our Joma range has been great so far, and I think supporters will be delighted with the 2019 range as well’.

We remind supporters that our Christmas shop is opening this Monday, December 3^rd at Barton Smith Sport, on Hyde Bridge in Sligo Town, where all items will be available for sale.

We do stress, as always, stock amounts are limited and it’s advised to make your purchase as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in the build up to Christmas.

To view our fantastic new range, click on the link below,

Happy shopping, Bit O Red fans

Click here to buy

Sligo Rovers and Joma Sport are thrilled to announce a new three-year agreement as kit and sportswear supplier to the Bit O’ Red.

Rovers partnered with Joma in 2016, the first League of Ireland club to directly do so, and the move has been very successful for both parties.
In the past three seasons.

Sligo Rovers players and fans have proudly worn the Bit O’ Red with Joma Sports, embracing the proud heritage of a football club over 90 years old with apparel with flair and design of the highest quality.

It culminated in Joma Sport producing the anniversary jersey at the end of last season that was snapped up in a matter of days under a limited edition release.

Today’s announcement will mean Joma Sport will be part of the Sligo Rovers team up to and including the 2021 season as the club begins a new era under Liam Buckley.

Sligo Rovers and Joma Sport are thrilled to announce a new away jersey will be released on 8th December as part of the new sponsorship.

Sligo Rovers chairman Martin Heraghty: “When we began our agreement with Joma Sport, we felt it was one that was going to flourish for both parties. That has certainly materialised. The feedback from Sligo Rovers fans has been excellent the past three seasons.

“Sponsorship is vital for our club. We are extremely grateful to Joma Sport for their support of Sligo Rovers and the fantastic apparel they produce.

“We were always keen to maintain the relationship we have with Joma Sport so this is a very positive day for the club.”

Gema Blanco, Export Director, Joma Spain: “We are delighted to renew our kit sponsorship contract with Sligo Rovers for the next three seasons and are proud to retain them in the family of Joma Pro-Clubs throughout Europe.

“We look forward to building on a very successful partnership providing playing kit, training and leisurewear to the club and the Bit O’ Red fans.“Joma Sport welcome this opportunity to strengthen our growing position in the Republic of Ireland.”

Rovers will retain the 2018 home jersey for next season. The jersey has proven very popular and the club and Joma Sport are pleased it will be adorned by our players in The Showgrounds for 2019.

Jerseys are priced €50 for adults and €40 for children.

As part of an incredible offer, 2019 season ticket holders aged 12 or under will receive the new away jersey free of charge. That’s a full season of matches and a jersey worth €40 for just €50.

A brand new range of Sligo Rovers merchandise will go on sale in our club store in Barton Smiths next Monday 3rd December and online on www.sligorovers.com.

The new and extensive range of leisurewear is set to be very popular again and we encourage fans to buy early in time for Christmas as these items are traditionally snapped up very quickly

More details will be announced shortly.