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Sligo Rovers sign Ronan Coughlan from Cork City

- February 14, 2019 1

Sligo Rovers have swooped to sign striker Ronan Coughlan this morning from Cork City. Coughlan is seeking regular first-team football with Rovers moving to add him to our ranks for 2019. A versatile attacker, he shone for Bray Wanderers before moving to City last summer. The Limerick-born player spend time with Huddersfield Town

Sligo Rovers sign Daryl Fordyce from FC Edmonton

- February 8, 2019 0

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of Daryl Fordyce for the 2019 season. Fordyce joins from FC Edmonton where he spent six years, ending when the club suffered difficulties from the change in league format. He had to take time away from football last year for family matters. The experienced 32-year-old can operate

Sligo Rovers sign former Stoke City u23 captain Lewis Banks

- February 4, 2019 1

Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of former Stoke City Under-23 captain Lewis Banks from Stafford Rangers. Banks, 21, moves to the Bit o’ Red for the 2019 season. He plays right-back but is capable of operating across the backline and in a more advanced role. He played 59 matches for Stoke’s Premier

Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu signs for Sligo Rovers

- February 1, 2019 2

Sligo Rovers are very pleased to announce the signing of Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu, subject to work permit and international clearance. Ogbu moves to Sligo after spending a very successful career in his domestic league. He scored 12 goals in 14 matches for Bayelsa United in the Nigeria National League season last

Sligo Rovers sign Jamaican International Romeo Parkes

- January 17, 2019 0

Sligo Rovers are very pleased to announce the signing of attacking player Romeo Parkes subject to international clearance. The 28-year-old Jamaican international joins Rovers from Pittsburgh Riverhounds in America. He has also had spells in the top flight in El Salvador where he helped Isidro Metapán to a league title, as well

Johnny Dunleavy signs for Sligo Rovers

- December 7, 2018 2

Liam Buckley has confirmed his latest newest signing at The Showgrounds with the news that Johnny Dunleavy has joined from Cork City. The Ballybofey man has signed for the Bit O’ Red after a decorated spell with Cork that began in 2012. He was captain of the club for the latter part

Sligo Rovers sign Bermuda captain Dante Leverock

- December 6, 2018 0

Sligo Rovers have announced the signing of Bermuda captain Dante Leverock from Estonian outfit Narva Trans. The centre half, who spent a lot of his childhood in England, had an impressive season in the Estonian league, including scoring eight goals from the back. He has 15 caps and two goals with Bermuda

Ronan Murray signs for Sligo Rovers on two year deal

- November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 3

Sligo Rovers announced a triple signing on Monday as Dundalk star striker Ronan Murray moved to The Showgrounds on a two-year contract and Kyle Callan-McFadden and Regan Donelon renewed for 2019. Ronan Murray joins Sligo Rovers as one of the outstanding players in the division, winning the double with the Lilywhites

Sligo Rovers announce Liam Buckley as new manager

- October 26, 2018 1

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to confirm that Liam Buckley will be our new manager. The former St Patrick’s Athletic boss will join the Bit O’ Red on a one-year contract having won two Premier Divisions, two FAI Cups and two League Cups in his management career so far. The new Rovers boss

Sligo Rovers looking new manager as they are not renewing Gerard Lyttles contract

- October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 1

Sligo Rovers can today confirm that the club will not be renewing the contract of manager Gerard Lyttle following its conclusion at the end of this season. Sligo Rovers chairman Martin Heraghty said: “The club would like to place on record our thanks to Gerard for his professionalism, dedication and commitment