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Player Profile: Gus Gilligan
04/07/2011 09:28
In the penultimate week of voting, you picked Gus Gilligan and Mick Leonard as Sligo Rovers Greatest strikers of All-Time. First of all we'll take a look at Gus Gilligan who played for Rovers during the early '80s.
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Although born in...
Rovers move into second with 3-0 victory
01/07/2011 22:17
Sligo Rovers moved up to second place ahead of Shamrock Rovers tonight with a 3-0 victory over Bray Wanderers.
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The game got off to a perfect start when Alan Keane crossed the ball into the box, which Matthew Blinkhorn chested down and volleyed beyond Matt...
Match Preview: Bray Wanderers vs Sligo Rovers
30/06/2011 13:16
Sligo Rovers make the trip to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow night to take on Bray Wanderers.
Iarfhliath Davoren remains the only absentee with an injury picked up against Bohs a few ago keeping him out. Paul Cook has anotherwise full team to choose from, with the starting 11 that...
Rovers through to Semi-Final after dramatic victory
27/06/2011 22:22
Sligo Rovers are through to the Semi-Final of the EA Sports Cup after Richie Ryan scored a 94th minute free-kick to seal the win.
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The hosts started the brighter team and won the first corner of the game, Ian Ryan attacked it but the Rovers defence...
Match Preview: Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers
27/06/2011 16:02
Sligo Rovers take on Shelbourne in tonights EA Sports Cup Quarter-Final game in Tolka Park.
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Iarfhliath Davoren still remains a doubt, while Ciaran Kelly is believed to have picked up a knock yesterday. There are no other injury or suspension...
Player Profile: Michael Betts
27/06/2011 15:50
Now we take a look at the second midfielder you voted as Rovers Greatest of All-Time, Michael Betts.
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The Barnsley born midfielder, son of Manchester City's Barry Betts, was signed by Billy Sinclair in 1976 to...
Player Profile: Will Hastie
27/06/2011 02:59
In this weeks poll you voted Will Hastie and Michael Betts as Sligo Rovers Greatest Centre-Midfielders of All-Time. First off we'll take a look at Will Hastie, the Australian born midfielder who played for Rovers in the early 90's and was a hugely popular figure during his time here.
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Tickets now on sale for Gerry Carr Testimonial
25/06/2011 19:04
A testimonial match for Sligo Rovers legend and current Assistant Manager Gerry Carr will be taking place on Saturday, 6th August when a team of Sligo Rovers Legends take on Manchester United Legends.
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Tickets went on sale at this, priced at €15 for...
Rovers record big win over Hoops
25/06/2011 00:20
Sligo Rovers recorded a vital 3 points tonight as they beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0.
Doyle does it again
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Both teams started brightly, with some impressive football and passing. The first chance of note came early when Joey Ndo whipped in a great free kick...
The 'A' Team: The Season so far
23/06/2011 13:53
With a couple of days to go before The Sligo Rovers 'A' Team kick off their second series of games, lets have a look back at what has been an impressive season for the reserve side so far.
They started the season with two draws, 2-2 with Fanad United and a stalemate against Derry. The...
