Coleman’s Accrington win league, as Cook’s Wigan edge closer
Former Sligo Rovers manager John Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell have led Accrington Stanley to a historic league title in England. Having already secured promotion, Accrington’s 1-0 victory over Lincoln City on Saturday was enough for them to secure top spot in League Two. Former Rovers midfielder Seamus Conneely…
Cook guides Wigan to famous win
Paul Cook’s magical FA Cup run with Wigan reached a new high last night as they dumped out Premier League leaders Manchester City. Northern Ireland international Will Grigg got the only goal of the game ten minutes from time, as the former Sligo Rovers boss guided Wigan to a famous…
Paul Cook’s Wigan knocked off the top after Blackpool defeat
Paul Cook’s Wigan were knocked off the top of League One in England last night. They lost 2-0 at home to Blackpool, and were overtaken by Shrewsbury, though they still have a game in-hand. Cook’s side are now preparing for the FA Cup last 16 tie at home to Premier…
Rovers and Ballisodare play out entertaining friendly
Greg Moorhouse, Raff Cretaro, Rhys McCabe and Darren Collins all netted as Sligo Rovers beat Ballisodare United 4-1 in a friendly yesterday, with Darragh Healy netting for the junior side. Meanwhile, former Rovers boss Paul Cook guided Wigan to a shock 2-0 defeat of Premier League side West Ham on…
Cook guides Wigan to FA Cup shock
Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook guided Wigan to a famous FA Cup result last night. The English League One leaders beat Premier League side Bournemouth by three goals to nil in their third round replay to book a home tie against West Ham in the next round. Cook says…
Paul Cook’s Wigan target Premier League scalp
Paul Cook’s Wigan have another chance to reach the FA Cup fourth round this evening. The League One leaders host Premier League side Bournemouth in their round three replay. The winners will be at home to West Ham in the next round, after the Hammers finally knocked out Shrewsbury with…
Paul Cook’s Wigan close in on League One leaders
Paul Cook’s Wigan are now just one point off leaders Shrewsbury in League One following their 3-0 defeat of Doncaster last night. Shrewsbury lost 1-0 away to Bury. Wigan remain four points clear of third-placed Scunthorpe, who beat Bradford City 2-1 last night, but have a game extra played. Cook…