The 2018 Sligo Rovers Halloween Camp came to a close on Friday last, to complete what has been a fantastic year of kids camps for everyone involved.

This year witnessed 1,400 children participating in the camps, which has yet again proved to be the biggest year for camps in the club’s history.

Children both young and old participated while travelling near and far to enjoy weeks of fun filled football in The Showgrounds.

Camp Co-Ordinator, Shane Crossan spoke of his delighted at the success of this year’s camps and said “2018 has been a magnificent year for the camps and on a personal note I would like to thank everyone who contributed to their success. Our coaches deserve huge credit for all their hard work all year round. A special mention to the children and of course their parents also for their invaluable support throughout the year. We are already looking forward to our next camp in 2019”.

The next children’s camp will take place at Easter in 2019. For now, Sligo Rovers would like to wish all of the children well in their return to school and wish them every success going forward in the classroom.

UPDATED: Saturday, 3rd November 2018. 12:30PM

Chelsea and Everton carry most of the hopes this weekend as players are now forced to move outside the Top 6 teams, some for the first time. 5 remaining players have completed the full set as we go into Week 6. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 6 – Entries Closed” →

Sligo Rovers would like to thank both the Match Sponsor & Match Ball Sponsor from our final home game on Friday last.

The Match Sponsor on the night was West Coast Orthodontics, while the Match Ball Sponsor was Hot Rods in Collooney.

Our thanks to both West Coast Orthodontics and Hot Rods Collooney for their continued support of the club as a whole.

The Wehrly Bros player of the month awards for July, August & September were awarded last Friday night to David Cawley and Mikey Drennan respectively.

David Cawley swooped two awards for the months of July and August while Mikey Drennan picked up the award for September.

Sligo Rovers would like to thank Richard Wehrly and all of his team for their kind sponsorship for the 2018 season, and also the supporters who voted each month.

Sligo Rovers look forward to working with Wehrly Bros once again for the 2019 season.

45 of our Last Man Standing players bit the dust this week, leaving us with 169 participants still standing and with the €1,000 prize money in their sights. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 5 Results” →

Incoming Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley watched on from the stands as his new side beat Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Mikey Drennan’s wonderful first-half opener was followed up by youngster John Mahon’s maiden goal for the club, as Brian Dorrian picked up his first win as Bit O’Red boss. Continue reading “Rovers beat Hoops in The Showgrounds” →

UPDATED: Saturday, 27th October 2018, 2:50PM

After a massacre last week to the field we’re beginning to see the patterns emerging. Some players are working their way through the heavy hitters, while others are picking off the so called weaker teams and saving the big guns for later in the competition. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 5 – Entries Closed” →

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to confirm that Liam Buckley will be our new manager.

The former St Patrick’s Athletic boss will join the Bit O’ Red on a one-year contract having won two Premier Divisions, two FAI Cups and two League Cups in his management career so far.

The new Rovers boss will meet supporters for the first time tonight as he attends the game against Shamrock Rovers and will be presented to the crowd at half-time.

He will officially join on 1 November.

Buckley said: “I’m really happy to be here. It’s great opportunity for me and I’ve always loved my games at The Showgrounds.

“It’s a footballing town. I think there is players here that are technically good. I want to improve them and the club and see where it can take us.”

Sligo Rovers chairman Martin Heraghty said: “From the outset Liam was our number one choice for the role. His record is outstanding in the League of Ireland and the brand of football he brings with it is renowned. We’re delighted to reach agreement for him to join us.

“It’s our intention that 2019 is a big year for Sligo Rovers. We know this appointment will excite our supporters and the committee encourages everyone at the club to get behind Liam.

“To attract a manager of Liam’s ability shows the potential at our club and we really feel he is the man to help us improve our league position for 2019 and bring exciting nights to The Showgrounds again.”

Liam’s coaching team will be confirmed at a later date.

Sligo Rovers host Shamrock Rovers in The Showgrounds on Friday on the final night of the 2018 SSE Airtricity Premier Division.

In team news, Regan Donelon and Gary Boylan are out injured.

Lee Lynch is doubtful. Adam Wixted returns.

Brian Dorrian: “I was pleased by our display on Monday night. We competed really well, we were organised and the disappointment was not winning the game. We probably needed to create a bit more in the second half but overall it was good. The young player acquitted themselves well. The ovation Liam Kerrigan received was telling for his performance for example.

“These three games we faced the champions and the two form teams in the country. You only have to look at the run Shamrock Rovers are on to know what a test it’ll be. But that’s good because I think these are great matches to find out about our players and for our young lads to develop. They’re coming up against the best.

“I’d love to see a big crowd for the final game. There’ll be another chapter for Sligo Rovers in 2019 with a new manager and many these players will be part of it. I’d really love to finish the season with a big performance and a win. It’s a game for the players to express themselves.”

Dorrian said as his caretaker spell gets set to end: “It has been a hectic 10 days, but I’ve enjoyed it. Leo Tierney and Danny O’Leary have been with me. The three of us work jobs, as well as our involvement with the club, so it has been a lot of juggling. It has been an honour for us and as I say, these players can finish on a positive. It’s in them to do so.”