# Bit O'Red

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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.

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Sep 9th 2022, 9:45 PM

# 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.

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Aug 18th 2022, 1:00 PM

# 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.

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Aug 10th 2022, 3:33 PM

# 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.

3.1k

Aug 4th 2022, 8:28 AM

# 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.

8.2k

Jul 27th 2022, 3:28 PM

# 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.

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Jul 26th 2022, 5:34 PM

# 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.

5.4k

Jul 22nd 2022, 12:54 PM

# LOI

Sligo's 92nd-minute winner settles enthralling clash against Drogheda

Garry Buckley was the Bit O’Red’s hero at the Showgrounds.

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Apr 23rd 2022, 9:58 PM

# 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.

2.8k

Mar 11th 2022, 10:51 PM

# 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.

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Jan 24th 2022, 4:16 PM

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.

1.6k

Dec 10th 2021, 10:43 AM

# 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.

2.5k

Oct 29th 2021, 10:00 AM

# 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.

2.2k

Sep 7th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Bit O'Red

Sligo Rovers sign Ugandan international Melvyn Lorenzen

Boss Liam Buckley has been impressed by the 26-year-old forward.

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Aug 23rd 2021, 4:36 PM

# 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.

3.8k

May 28th 2021, 8:10 PM

# Bit O'Red

Dundalk slip to defeat against 10-man Sligo Rovers

A brilliant Jordan Gibson effort was the difference between the sides.

3.6k

May 7th 2021, 10:21 PM

# 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.

3.7k

Feb 1st 2021, 12:31 PM

# 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.’

3.0k

Dec 8th 2020, 9:52 PM

# 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.

4.2k

Dec 9th 2019, 3:41 PM

# 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.

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Oct 8th 2019, 10:14 PM

# 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.

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Sep 13th 2019, 10:19 PM

# 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.

2.3k

Aug 16th 2019, 9:46 PM

# 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.

4.8k

Jul 27th 2019, 10:21 PM

# 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.

5.3k

Jul 22nd 2019, 8:19 PM

# 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.

4.0k

May 24th 2019, 10:18 PM

# 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.

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Apr 29th 2019, 10:21 PM

# 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.

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Apr 6th 2019, 10:02 PM

# 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.

4.2k

Mar 9th 2019, 9:55 PM

# 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.

6.2k

Jan 15th 2019, 9:40 PM

# 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.

6.8k

Dec 13th 2018, 2:35 PM

# Good signing

Cork City captain Dunleavy ends six-year spell to join Sligo Rovers

The Donegal native had been with the Leesiders since 2012.

4.5k

Dec 7th 2018, 11:06 AM

# 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.

6.5k

Dec 5th 2018, 8:52 PM

# 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.

7.2k

Nov 26th 2018, 1:57 PM

# 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.

3.6k

Oct 26th 2018, 3:23 PM

# 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.

4.2k

Oct 16th 2018, 8:37 PM

# 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.

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Oct 12th 2018, 7:30 AM

# 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.

7.9k

Aug 31st 2018, 10:31 PM

# 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.

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Aug 17th 2018, 10:05 PM

# Bit O'Red

Sligo Rovers players hand back portion of wages to club

The squad decided on the move with just five home games left at the Showgrounds this year.

7.0k

Aug 15th 2018, 10:27 AM

# statement

'Eleven weeks is simply a remarkable period to go without a home league fixture'

Sligo Rovers have released a statement criticising the decision to postpone their weekend clash against Dundalk.

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Jul 20th 2018, 9:54 AM