Sligo Rovers

DenMan

Now why would the football manager leave the team when they are in pre-season? Doesn't make any sense whatseoever. They have no money and now will have to pay compensation to him, bring someone else in with a new coaching staff and hopefully get them used to the team. Very bad for Sligo Rovers. He did very well for them.

elshambo

I want to Puke!:mad:

Basq

YeatsCounty wrote: »

Cookie's gone.

OT: That goddamn Cookie Monster again!

darealtulip

shcking, he did good. story of the rovers, its going well and then let people go:mad: I want cookie!!!!!!!

Mint Sauce

DenMan wrote: »

Now why would the football manager leave the team when they are in pre-season? Doesn't make any sense whatseoever. They have no money and now will have to pay compensation to him, bring someone else in with a new coaching staff and hopefully get them used to the team. Very bad for Sligo Rovers. He did very well for them.

he resigned, so may not be entitled to compo, although its still a shame to see it

sad day at the showies

Wexler12

Rovers board have always in my time been a disgrace,another ****-up to add to the collection

carebare

Apparently he was only being given enough money for three players and wanted an extra €1000 per week to get another few in but they refused. Nally walked out as well.

CSC

Any more info about what happened with Vincent Nally? Seems to be an awful lot of rumours out there.

bennyc

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/moyes-confirms-coleman-arrival.html

http://www.evertonfc.com/match/everton-squad.html

Well with still no confirmation on the Rovers Website its up on the Everton site. Fair play to Coleman and I hope he makes it onto the first team. I would not be surprised if he gets the nod for Irelands first team before the end of the year.

starbelgrade

Dunno, but Seamus Coleman has signed to Everton.. fair play - that's a big step from the Eircom League to the Premiership.

garth-marenghi

greetings wrote: »

Anyone know when the new season starts or any word on some pre season friendlies?

February 21 st
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk 7.45 The Showgrounds

February 27th
Sligo Rovers Vs Finn Harps The Showgrounds

Not sure what other ones are planned at the minute. Dundalk should be an interesting one. An opportunity to give a nice warm welcome to a certain Mr Connor;)

darealtulip

you can support the rovers a bit more now by donating €2,- week. I set up my standing order already. get them ready for europe!!!

http://www.sligoweekender.ie/news/story/?trs=mhqlmhojau&cat=sport


http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/665/91/

joepenguin

Rovers have one of their most important seasons ahead of them and have the chance to make a good run at the league as well as the other tournament. hopefully it will all pan out.

garth-marenghi

cookie is back:)
http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/692/1/

Mint Sauce

woo-hoo

from the website

Thursday, 12 February 2009
Paul Cook has spoken of his delight at returning as manager of Sligo Rovers, believing "it was never case of wanting to leave".
At a press conference in the Clarion Hotel Cook, chairman Michael Toolan and club secretary Mary McGowan outlined the details of the events that led to the Liverpudlian's return.

Money stemming from the sale of Seamus Coleman to Everton has allowed Cook to "hopefully add on or two players" to his squad. The money was originally budgeted for tax purposes but a restructuring of finance and the club's budget has altered circumstances at The Showgrounds.

Toolan and Cook offered huge thanks to all the supporters that have fundraised in the last two weeks to facilitate the return of the club's manager.

More to follow.

http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/693/91/

DenMan

There is something not right about this. He wanted extra funds for players wages and was told by the FAI that Sligo Rovers were already spending too much. Something very iffy if you ask me.

Let's hope they have a great season nonetheless.

Mint Sauce

just spoted this on the rovers website

Sligo Rovers are offering fans the ultimate European and supporter experience for the first round Europa League tie in July, through a unique draw.
You and a friend could travelling with the Sligo Rovers squad as they embark on a European odyssey. The prize includes all return travel, along with V.I.P. treatment for the home leg.

The dates for the games will be announced after the draw for the first round of the competition in June. Tickets for the draw are €5, or €20 for a book of five.

Tickets are available for Mark Cummins (0879293527) or Dermot Brannigan (0876172295). Alternatively, they are available in the office in The Showgrounds between 10am to 2pm.

The draw will take place on Gerry Farry's Final Whistle on Ocean FM on 8 May.

garth-marenghi

Shams vs Rovers live on RTE 2 ON Friday March 14th:)
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0224/loi.html

CSC

Is that not on a Saturday night?

SligoBrewer

its on the 13th

emcc

garth-marenghi wrote: »

Shams vs Rovers live on RTE 2 ON Friday March 14th:)
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0224/loi.html

First home league game in shams new Tallaghtfornia stadium. I'm sure it's no coincidence either, seeing as Rovers played the last match in Glenmalure Park as well.

Wexler12

Rovers bet Carbury 2-1 tonight,O Grady and Raf

Kelly,
Noctor, Feeney, Ventre, Keohane
Cash, Cretaro, O'Grady, McLoughlin
McT, Curry

A.Murren, C.Corrigen and B.Fitzsimmons came on

garth-marenghi

For those thinking of heading to the shams game on friday 13th here is some information regarding match ticket distribution.
http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/712/91/

EuskalHerria

garth-marenghi wrote: »

For those thinking of heading to the shams game on friday 13th here is some information regarding match ticket distribution.
http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/712/91/

Delete that post and don't be telling people!!!!!;)

garth-marenghi

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Delete that post and don't be telling people!!!!!;)

Whoops thats letting the cat out of the bag;). There will be throngs of boardsies outside the showgies next week!

For the sake of nostalgia and for anyone who doesnt know what the fuss is about heres a clip of shams last game at milltown against rovers in 1987.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAohP6EUTYA

darealtulip

I'm going and I heard there are tickets enough.

garth-marenghi

Well the new season is finally upon us:). What do people think about the game tomorrow night? Im quietly confident rovers are going to get the win
prediction: 2-1 rovers:cool:
Many boardsies going?

Mint Sauce

heading to it season ticket in hand

darealtulip

If they play the same as against dundalk (friendly) we're f**ked. And yes I'm going with season ticket in hand too!

garth-marenghi

Final Score 1-1 , Just back from the game. A good turnout considering the weather. Hopefully they will all turn up for the next home game and wont have been put off by the fact that tonight wasnt a great game to watch.
RE: The Crowd- Thought the booing of faz was very unfair and the charging of a section of supporters towards opposition fans after the goal had the potential to cause trouble:(. Definitely feel that rovers deserved all three points on the night. The referee was absolutley awful:mad:. It was nice to see parkhouse get on the scoresheet on his debut. Thought ritchie ryan was excellent in midfield, man of the match imo.