Russell and Schlingermann doubts for Falkirk game
Sligo Rovers play their first ever Scottish Challenge Cup game on Saturday as Falkirk visit The Showgrounds for a second round tie. The match kicks off at 7:45pm with tickets available at turnstiles. John Russell is a big doubt due to a hip problem and is one of four players set to miss the…
Striker Benny Igiehon gets international clearance ahead of Drogheda tie
Striker Benny Igiehon has received his international clearance this morning and will be available for Sligo Rovers this weekend. The Bit O’ Red host bottom side Drogheda United in one of their biggest games of the season at the Showgrounds on Saturday, and boss Gerard Lyttle has been given a…
Dundalk too strong for Rovers in Oriel Park
Sligo Rovers endured a bad day at the office on Friday, losing 4-0 to reigning champions Dundalk. The sides were scoreless at the break, but Rovers captain John Russell admits Rovers were not good enough overall… Rovers boss Ger Lyttle gave his reaction to David Goulden… There was better…
Russell suspended for trip to Drogheda
Sligo Rovers will be without midfielder John Russell for Friday’s trip to United Park in Drogheda. The Galway native has been handed an additional one-match ban following his red card in the 1-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on the Friday before last. Russell also missed last Saturday’s 1-1…
Rovers to play in next season’s Scottish Challenge Cup
Sligo Rovers will be one of the first League of Ireland teams to play in the Scottish Challenge Cup. The FAI yesterday confirmed that both the Bit O’ Red and Bray Wanderers will take part in next season’s competition, which features teams from outside the Scottish Premiership, as well as…
Stevens off the mark as Rovers beat Ballinamallard
Matthew Stevens scored his first goal in a Sligo Rovers jersey as the Bit O’ Red overcame Gavin Dykes’s Ballinamallard United 4-0 in a pre-season friendly last night. Kieran Sadlier, John Russell and youngster Mikey Place were also on target for Rovers at Ferney Park, while new addition Jonah Ayunga…
Successful Sligo schools soccer programme draws to a close
The FAI, Sligo Rovers, & Sligo/Leitrim Youths Soccer Schools Programme concluded on Tuesday in Carbury National School, Sligo Town (pictured above), and Cloghogue National School, Castlebaldwin (pictured below). FAI regional development officer John Russell and programme head coach Darragh Healy delivered a classroom session in Carbury based on Sligo Rovers Football Club to…