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# Bit O'Red

This year
2023
# Bit O'Red
Max Mata on target again for Sligo in comfortable win against UCD
Rovers still seeking their first clean sheet of the season.
# Bit O'Red
St Pat's second best against 10-man Sligo
The home side played most of the game with 10 after John Mahon was dismissed.
Last year
2022
# Bit O'Red
Liivak and Keena combine as Sligo end their away day blues
Shelbourne lost 2-0 to Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park.
# In form
LOI's top goalscorer claims Player of the Month award for July
Aidan Keena has 11 Premier Division goals so far this season.
# second leg
Sligo Rovers boss calls on players to go out on a high if historic European run ends
The Bit O’Red take on Viking FK at the Showgrounds tomorrow evening, having lost the first leg 5-1 in Norway.
# europa conference league
'You see it across all competitions, underdogs can win' - Russell out to continue European dream
The Bit O’ Red are in Norway to face a strong Viking FK outfit.
# second leg
Sligo Rovers boss responds to being labelled 'minnows' by the Scottish media
John Russell says that tag can be used as ammunition in tomorrow’s Europa Conference League qualifier at home to Motherwell.
# Pen to Paper
New Zealand striker Mata signs two-and-a-half-year deal with Sligo Rovers
A tally of five goals since joining the club in February has earned the 22-year-old a contract extension.
# Bit O'Red
'I'm unbelievably proud' - Sligo Rovers boss feels they deserved famous European win
John Russell gave his thoughts after last night’s victory away to Motherwell in the Europa Conference League qualifiers.
# LOI
Sligo's 92nd-minute winner settles enthralling clash against Drogheda
Garry Buckley was the Bit O’Red’s hero at the Showgrounds.
# Bit O'Red
Impressive Sligo Rovers cruise to comfortable victory at Drogheda
It is four games unbeaten at the start of the campaign for Liam Buckley’s team.
# new bit o'red
Sligo Rovers sign 'top-class' former Ireland U21 striker from Scottish side
Aidan Keena is on board for 2022 after making the move home from Falkirk.
All time
# Bit O'Red
'The beginning of a new and exciting time' - Sligo Rovers accepted into Women's National League
Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers and Treaty United are set to compete in the U19 WNL.
# New Deal
'Influential' Bolger commits to Sligo Rovers for 2022 season
‘I’m signing because I really believe in what we have here,’ the League of Ireland stalwart said.
# Bit O'Red
Sligo Rovers to form senior women's team and apply to join WNL
The club announced new plans in partnership with IT Sligo today.
# Bit O'Red
Sligo Rovers sign Ugandan international Melvyn Lorenzen
Boss Liam Buckley has been impressed by the 26-year-old forward.
# Bit O'Red
Ten-man Sligo beat neighbours Harps to move four points clear at summit
Goals by Romeo Parkes, who was later sent off, and Lewis Banks saw the leaders over the line in Ballybofey.
# Bit O'Red
Dundalk slip to defeat against 10-man Sligo Rovers
A brilliant Jordan Gibson effort was the difference between the sides.
# familiar face
Goalkeeper Brush joins Sligo Rovers 15 years on from first signing for the club
The English stopper begins his fourth spell with the Bit O’Red.
# act ii
Boost for Sligo Rovers as Jamaican striker Parkes returns for second spell
‘I’m coming back with a feeling of unfinished business. I feel I owe something.’
# Bit O'Red
American midfielder Seymore joins Sligo Rovers
Liam Buckley says the 27-year-old has all the attributes to succeed in the League of Ireland.
# the blues
Feely and Figueira on target as Waterford make it three wins from four
Alan Reynolds’ men secured a 2-0 win at RSC on Tuesday night.
# time is ticking
Three Sligo goals in eight first-half minutes dent Finn Harps' hopes amid relegation danger
Liam Buckley’s Bit O’Red were 3-1 winners at The Showgrounds.
# Saints March On
Webster the hero with 84th-minute winner as Saints come from behind against Sligo
Harry Kenny’s men fought back after the break at Richmond Park to secure an important three points.
# All Square
Ireland U21 international Mandroiu on target but Cawley equaliser earns Sligo a point
The Bit O’Red earned a share of the spoils on Saturday night against Bohemians.
# Bit O'Red
One in, one out at Sligo as young midfielder joins on loan from English League One side
In a setback, however, 19-year-old Liam Kerrigan departs for UCD.
# On the double
Parkes' 89th-minute winner breaks Bohs' hearts as Sligo depart Dalymount with all three points
A second-half double from the Jamaican international saw the Bit O’Red come away with a crucial win.
# Bit O'Red
Bermuda captain Leverock scores again to help Sligo stretch unbeaten run to three games
Dante Leverock and skipper David Cawley were on target as Sligo move six points clear of the relegation zone.
# Report
Two goals and two red cards in Sligo as Corcoran and Finnerty help Bohemians go second
Keith Long’s side have leapfrogged champions Dundalk into second place after beating the Bit O’Red.
# Bit O'Red
Jamaican international Parkes fires Sligo past UCD as Bucko's men secure consecutive wins
Romeo Parkes broke the deadlock after five minutes with Sligo seeing off Finn Harps and UCD back-to-back.
# Bit O'Red
Jamaican international joins Sligo Rovers following stint in America
Romeo Parkes comes to the Premier Division side from Pittsburgh Riverhounds subject to international clearance.
# Tubbercurry Tornado
'It was a fairytale' - Club legend Cretaro leaving Sligo after 17 seasons
The Bit O’Red striker has penned an open letter to fans after the announcement.
# Good signing
Cork City captain Dunleavy ends six-year spell to join Sligo Rovers
The Donegal native had been with the Leesiders since 2012.
# new recruits
Sligo Rovers sign Bermuda captain while a familiar face returns as player-assistant manager
Dante Leverock’s signing from Estonian outfit Narva Trans is subject to international clearance.
# Good Business
Major coup for Sligo Rovers as they sign double-winning star striker Murray
The 27-year-old makes the move from Dundalk on a two-year deal.
# bucko
'I'm really happy to be here. It's a footballing town' - Liam Buckley appointed new Sligo Rovers manager
The 58-year-old left St Pat’s by mutual consent earlier this month after seven years in charge.
# end of the line
Sligo Rovers confirm manager Gerard Lyttle's contract will not be renewed
The club says an interim manager will be appointed shortly.
# Sligo Rovers
‘Courtois got injured at Stamford Bridge and there was a chance of coming on. I was crapping myself on the bench’
Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney discusses his time at Chelsea and why he chose to move to Ireland.
# Cork City
Sligo stun Cork City as reigning champions suffer first home league defeat of the season
The result severely harms Cork’s hopes of retaining the title.
# Bit O'Red
Cretaro and Drennan deliver as Sligo snatch crucial three points in the fight for safety
A goal from Raffaele Cretaro off the bench and a double from Mikey Drennan helped Sligo to another win away from home on Friday.