Rovers knocked out of FAI Cup
Sligo Rovers were dumped out of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup at the first hurdle last night after a 1-0 defeat to First Division side Longford Town at the Showgrounds. Midfielder Jamie Hollywood’s 65th minute effort squirmed under Sligo keeper Mitchell Beeney as Rovers were knocked out of a cup…
FAI Cup and Women’s Champions League take centre stage this evening
The FAI Cup kicks off this evening, with 14 teams looking to progress through to the second round. Among this evening’s ties, Finn Harps journey to the Carlisle Grounds to face Bray Wanderers. That one is underway at 7.45pm, the same time as Drogheda face Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk play Cobh…
Referees appointed for weekend FAI Cup games
The officials have been appointed for this weekend’s FAI Cup first round games across the League of Ireland. Neil Doyle will be at the Showgrounds on Saturday to take charge of the game between Sligo Rovers and Longford Town at 7.45pm. In-form Finn Harps will fancy their chances of progression…
LISTEN BACK: Reaction to Sligo Rovers’ EA Sports Cup defeat
Rory Hale’s 25th minute strike was enough to send Derry City through to an EA Sports Cup final against Cobh Ramblers, following their 1-0 defeat of Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Monday. Rovers boss Gerard Lyttle gave his reaction to Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox… Here’s Derry boss Kenny Shiels…
Rovers miss out on final appearance
Sligo Rovers’ dreadful run of results at home continued last night as the Bit O’ Red were beaten by an understrength Derry City in the EA Sports Cup semi-final. Rovers dominated the game and created numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes, but found Derry keeper Ger Doherty in inspired form,…
Derry without suspended four for cup semi-final in Sligo
Derry City will be without four players due to suspension for Monday’s EA Sports Cup semi-final against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds – Gavin Peers, Jamie McDonagh, Darren Cole & Eoin Toal. Former Rovers players Peers and McDonagh featured in Friday’s league game between the sides, with winger McDonagh claiming…
Rovers come from behind to claim three points in Derry
Sligo Rovers claimed a valuable three points at the Brandywell on Friday evening, after coming from behind to beat Derry City 2-1. Former Rovers winger Jamie McDonagh had put the home side in front shortly before half-time. But Rovers’ top-scorer David Cawley celebrated signing an extended contract with the club…