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

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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.

Sligo Rovers announced a triple signing on Monday as Dundalk star striker Ronan Murray moved to The Showgrounds on a two-year contract and Kyle Callan-McFadden and Regan Donelon renewed for 2019.

Ronan Murray joins Sligo Rovers as one of the outstanding players in the division, winning the double with the Lilywhites last year and previously top-scoring with Galway United.

He said in The Showgrounds this morning: “Sligo Rovers has always meant something to me. It’s my closest club, I have friends that attend games, that play for the team and it is special to me. I’m not here to play in a team struggling.

“I’ve signed with a view to be a big part in taking the club towards former heights. I don’t think it will be overnight. It’s a two-year project at least certainly and that is why I’ve signed for that period because I believe in it.

“It’s not rhetoric or saying it for the sake of it. I’m really happy to be a Sligo Rovers player at last and more than anything I’m excited. I’ve always wanted to play here.

“The Sligo Rovers I used to hear about from David Cawley, Gary Boylan or from people in Mayo were the great years for the club.

“The 2012 league, the FAI Cups, The Showgrounds packed out. The long-term plan is to get the club at
least near that. It’s a clean slate and we’ve a manager here who has a terrific track record of not just
winning but of playing a brand of football that a club like Rovers love.

“He is enthusiastic and he is bringing energy early on, you can see that today from the other lads.

“At my age I suppose I’ll be one of the most experienced players. I guess I bring that.

“What I can say is I take a lot from my time at Dundalk. I was part of a dressing-room that was exemplary, that had leadership and dedication and showed younger players how to operate and how to look after themselves and be totally dedicated to football.

“I’d like to have that influence here as well and pass that knowledge on.

“My message to the Sligo Rovers fans is I can’t wait to be a home player in The Showgrounds, it has been a while coming and I’d really hope they get behind the club because I firmly believe we can build something again.”

Liam Buckley: “It’s a fantastic start to bringing in new faces here. Ronan is a terrific player, he has
proven that at Galway, Dundalk and his time in England. We’re absolutely delighted to have him here.

“There aren’t too many players in the league with a proven record of scoring, and certainly that are out
of contract. It’s no secret that many clubs were chasing him.

“We’ve done well to get Ronan here, and from speaking to him I think he is really hungry to achieve things with the club which is important too.

“He believes in what we’re trying to do. He can compliment all of our attacking play.

“It’s an ongoing process to bring in the players we want. It’s extremely competitive. We’re doing
everything we can. The supporters can be assured of that.

“I hope it shows what we’re trying to do, if we can. The more they get behind us, be it season tickets, whatever, the more we can bring in quality players.

“I’ve been in the job a few weeks and I’m looking for patience early on and to get behind us from
the very first whistle next year.

“I want to make The Showgrounds a nightmare for opposition teams to come and I want players that excite our supporters. They can play their part.”

Week 9 will come down to the Magnificent 7 as only Everton came through this week, their single goal against Cardiff City proving vital as Man Utd, Bournemouth, Southampton and Wolves all failed to win their league fixtures and send the other 17 players packing from the competition.

Our seven finalists are Andrew Higgins, Barry Mulligan, Gerry O’Reilly, John Howley, Robert Sweeney, Senan Kerins and Stephen Crossan. Which of them will emerge victorious and how many weeks will it take to wittle this motley crew down to just one single competitor who will take the title and the €1,000 prize money.

The next closing date is at midnight on Thursday, 29th November 2018 and submissions may be made via the Last Man Standing page, text / WhatsApp to +35383 4853420 or email to lastmanstanding@sligorovers.com

Remaining Players: 7

Player	Previous Teams Chosen	Week 8
Andrew Higgins	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Barry Mulligan	Liverpool, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur	Everton
Gerry O’Reilly	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Bournemouth, West Ham Utd, Newcastle Utd	Everton
John Howley	Leicester City, Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Robert Sweeney	Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Senan Kerins	Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Everton
Stephen Crossan	Leicester City, Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton

Eliminated Players: 17

Player	Previous Teams Chosen	Week 8
Francis Mahon	Man City, Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham Utd, Tottenham Hotspur	Bournemouth
Rory Howard	Liverpool, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Watford, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur	Man Utd
Sharona O’Toole	Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea, Cardiff City	Man Utd
Patrick Conway	Leicester City, Man City, Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur	Man Utd
Seanie McGuire	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Liverpool	Man Utd
Shane Murray	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Man Utd
Tommy Higgins	Leicester City, Wolves, Arsenal, Everton, Watford, Man City, Liverpool	Man Utd
Michael Robinson	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Man Utd
Mairead Donegan	Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool	Man Utd
Niall McLoughlin	Arsenal, Wolves, Chelsea, Man City, Watford, Leicester City, Liverpool	Man Utd
Noel McCloat	Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool	Southampton
Lotch Lynch	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves
Michael Melly	Leicester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Wolves
Mikey Drennan	Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, Everton, Liverpool	Wolves
Paul Cunningham	Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, Bournemouth, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur	Wolves
Dylan Lacken	Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal, Man City, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves
Gerard O’Connor	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves

Regan Donelon and Kyle Callan-McFadden have signed new contracts with Sligo Rovers for the 2019 season.

Mitchell Beeney. Ed McGinty, Patrick McClean, John Mahon, Jack Keaney, David Cawley, Kris Twardek, Liam Kerrigan, Niall Morahan and Luke MacNicholas are already under contract at The Showgrounds and this duo makes further progress for Liam Buckley.

Regan Donelon: “I’m really happy because I think something very positive is happening here. My main
aim for 2019 is to start well, have a long extended run in the team, stay injury-free and find my best form.

“It’s as simple as that to start with. I think it’s a great move by the club to bring Liam Buckley here as manager. I’ve met him and he has told me what he wants from me and what he thinks I can do.

“I’ve had five seasons as part of the senior squad and some people might forget that I’m only 22. I have
a lot of experience for a player of my age and each season I feel I’m developing.

“There was some disruption this year so my target is to be hugely consistent in 2019 in playing matches and doing well.

“It is absolutely critical for us that we get off to a good start and it would make us stronger for the whole
year.

“It has been a while since we’ve had it. That is what we are looking to do. We want to be better and it’s up to all of us to achieve that.”

Kyle Callan-McFadden: “I’m delighted to be here again next year. I spoke to Liam and it was great first and foremost to be in his plans. His arrival has given everybody a real lift and it’s a fresh start.

“I don’t think I found the form I showed in 2017 last year. There were interruptions and I found it a shock at first playing right-back when I filled in there because I hadn’t featured there in my career.

“Ironically I thought I was only getting to grips with it in the really late part of the season.

“It was a tough year for the club with the home form in mind. I’ve got a job on with Paddy McClean and John Mahon already signed here and I’m sure more defenders will come in. I want to get that position at centre-half, like the two lads will do.

“The three of us actually get on really well funnily enough and we’re in competition. I think we all have that desire within us to be the best centre half and push the club on.

“The conversations I’ve had with Liam excite me, you get to learn what he demands from the players so it’s my responsibility to show him and be a big influence here. I know I can be that and I can’t wait for the new year to begin.”

Manager Liam Buckley: “It’s a positive move to retain Kyle because I think he has many attributes to be a great defender.

“He wants to do well and show why we have that faith in him. I think the supporters know how good Kyle can be and we’ll work with him to get the best out of him.

“There is some good competition in there now at the back.

“Regan is maturing with every season and again I think that experience is adding to his game. We’ll look to direct him towards the way we want the team to play and we’re very happy he is going to be part of things here.”

And we’re getting closer and closer to the prize money. Only 24 players remain in the club’s Last Man Standing competition which returns this week after the international break. Everton (8), Man Utd (7) & Wolves (6) carry most hopes this weekend.

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 8 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 8, you may make your Week 9 entries via the main Last Man Standing page.

Player	Previous Teams Chosen	Week 8
Andrew Higgins	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Barry Mulligan	Liverpool, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur	Everton
Dylan Lacken	Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal, Man City, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves
Francis Mahon	Man City, Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham Utd, Tottenham Hotspur	Bournemouth
Gerard O’Connor	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves
Gerry O’Reilly	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Bournemouth, West Ham Utd, Newcastle Utd	Everton
John Howley	Leicester City, Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Lotch Lynch	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Wolves
Mairead Donegan	Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool	Man Utd
Michael Melly	Leicester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Wolves
Michael Robinson	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Man Utd
Mikey Drennan	Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, Everton, Liverpool	Wolves
Niall McLoughlin	Arsenal, Wolves, Chelsea, Man City, Watford, Leicester City, Liverpool	Man Utd
Noel McCloat	Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool	Southampton
Patrick Conway	Leicester City, Man City, Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur	Man Utd
Paul Cunningham	Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, Bournemouth, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur	Wolves
Robert Sweeney	Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Rory Howard	Liverpool, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Watford, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur	Man Utd
Seanie McGuire	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Liverpool	Man Utd
Senan Kerins	Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Man Utd, Man City, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Everton
Shane Murray	Leicester City, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Watford, West Ham Utd, Liverpool	Man Utd
Sharona O’Toole	Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Liverpool, Chelsea, Cardiff City	Man Utd
Stephen Crossan	Leicester City, Wolves, Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Watford, Chelsea, Liverpool	Everton
Tommy Higgins	Leicester City, Wolves, Arsenal, Everton, Watford, Man City, Liverpool	Man Utd

Liam Buckley is set to meet Sligo Rovers fans for the first time at a question and answer night at the Clayton Hotel in the first week of December.

It will take place on the Wednesday 5th December at 7:30pm where Buckley will field questions from supporters.

The event will be open to all fans.

Player of the Year awards for 2018 will also be announced and presented.

Season ticket forms will also be available

The FAI primary schools programme in conjunction with Sligo Rovers is now entering its fifth week, with school children across the region enjoying fun football sessions both indoors and outdoors.

Six schools have participated in the programme since its launch last month, with new schools invited to participate after the Christmas holidays.

To date, the development of skills has been a key aspect of the programme in its opening five weeks while a classroom based session on nutrition has also taken place.

The final two weeks of the programme will consist of two classroom based sessions, one on show racism the red card while the final session will consist of all things Sligo Rovers and the role the club has in the community. A member of the Sligo Rovers first team will also attend for the final classroom session.

All coaches on the programme are fully vetted and experienced.

The programme runs in seven week blocks and costs just €150. To enroll your school on the programme or for more information you can contact Darragh Healy on 086-0620268.

It is with great sadness that Sligo Rovers have received the news of the passing of Gerry Keavney.

Gerry was a Sligo Rovers fanatic, attending all home games with members of his family and indeed away games also.

Sligo Rovers played a huge part in Gerry’s life and everyone at the club is deeply heartbroken with the news of his passing.

Our sincere condolences to Gerry’s mother Doreen, son Gerry Jnr, partner Anne, sisters Jenny and Karena and brother Martin. Gerry Jr.’s partner Caitriona, brothers in law Pete and Ray, nieces Caitlin and Lauren, cousin Madeline and relatives.