Part 1: William Burns played for Sligo Rovers during the 1955-56 Season making 16 appearances for the Bit O’Red. On Saturday evening at our 90th Birthday Celebrations in The Showgrounds he will represent the 3rd Decade of the club’s history (1948-1958). We will be sharing the stories of the other players who will be sharing the pitch with him throughout the week. Continue reading “Blast from the Past: William Burns”
We are delighted to offer our supporters a fantastic offer in association with The Bit O’ Red heritage group to mark our 90th anniversary.
Our popular book “A History of Sligo Rovers” is available this week only at a discounted price of €39, (normally €50). Continue reading “90th Birthday Special Offer”
It was business as usual for most of your selections this week, only 13 players bit the dust this week with Manchester United inflicting the heaviest damage. You can make your selection for Week 2 now at the Last Man Standing page. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 2 Results”
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians has been rescheduled.
The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Friday, October 12th, was postponed due to both side’s involvement in the IRN-BRU Cup. Continue reading “Bohs game rearranged again”
UPDATED SATURDAY 2:30PM
With Liverpool and Chelsea clashing this weekend most of the top teams have been avoided in this week’s selections. Top choices include Man City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Bournemouth also feature heavily with the automatic selection for those who missed the deadline for picks. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 2 Finalised (UPDATED)”
Sligo Rovers will host a special family-day at the Showgrounds for the game against Bray Wanderers on Saturday 6th October. A range of activities are being planned to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the club’s first competitive game in September 1928. Continue reading “90th Birthday Celebrations”
Rhys McCabe’s ankle injury is not as bad as feared.
With swelling now reduced we can confirm he’ll miss training this week but it’s not long-term.
Regan Donelon & David Cawley are also injured this week.
A further injury update will be issued next week. Rovers face Bray Wanderers in The Showgrounds on Saturday week.
It’s been a good week for most of the entrants of our competition with 472 competitors surviving the first week and will face into the second week of competition next weekend. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 1 Results”
Sligo Rovers were narrowly beaten by Waterford at the RSC on Friday night.
With the Blues uncertain as to whether fourth spot in the Premier Division will secure them European football, they put maximum pressure on the Hoops ahead of their trip to the Brandywell on Saturday, with a first-half Sander Puri goal seeing them past the Bit o’ Red. Continue reading “Waterford 1-0 Rovers – Report”
FINAL SELECTIONS: UPDATED 12:25 PM Saturday, 22nd September
With 609 entries, the Last Man Standing competition has been extremely well supported by the club’s supporters and Sligo people in general once again. All entries are now completed and final. Best of luck to all participants. Continue reading “Last Man Standing Closed for Entries”
