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…
Rovers sign 19-year-old striker on loan from Brighton
Sligo Rovers have made another addition to the 2017 squad with striker Jonah Ayunga signing today. Ayunga signs on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion for the duration of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season. The 19-year-old from Dorset began his career at local club Dorchester Town and impressed with…
Sligo’s John Mahon features for Irish schoolboys side in Australia tie
Coola Post Primary School student and Sligo Rovers U17 team member John Mahon played the full game for the Republic of Ireland schoolboys side in a friendly game against Australia at Whitehall in Dublin on Saturday. Mahon (above) lined out at centre-back for the game, as the Irish continue preparations for…
Former Rovers winger Sander Puri signs for Waterford
Waterford have announced the signing of Estonian international Sander Puri. The 28-year-old joins The Blues from Nomme Kalju in his native Estonia. In 2015, he enjoyed a successful time with Sligo Rovers, fast becoming a fan favourite, making 27 league appearances and scoring four goals in the process. The winger began his…
Coleman nets late winner for Everton
Killybegs’ Seamus Coleman netted a late winner to earn his side Everton all three points against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Republic of Ireland drove home the only goal of the game to secure a valuable win for Ronald Koeman’s side. It was the former…
Rovers to face Galway and former keeper Nugent in friendly
Sligo Rovers have confirmed another pre-season friendly. The Bit O’ Red will be away to Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, January 27. Dave Robertson’s side are likely to come up against a familiar face that day, as Shane Keegan’s Galway yesterday confirmed the signing of former Rovers…
Rovers sign striker Matthew Stevens on loan
Sligo Rovers have secured the loan signing of English striker Matthew Stevens subject to international clearance. The loan deal will bring Stevens from Sligo Rovers boss Dave Robertson’s former club Peterborough United to The bit o’Red until June 30. Stevens becomes the first Rovers signing of the January transfer window…