Rovers Return for clash of the Rovers

Shamrock Rovers have issued an open invite to all former Hoops players to come along to see their club take on Sligo Rovers this Friday. The club will be setting aside two tickets for any player with a first team appearance who gets in touch with the club ahead of this week’s game against table toppers Sligo

Former Rovers players, who all regularily attend games in Tallaght, Robbie Gaffney, Terry Palmer, Pat Byrne, Mick Leech and Mick Byrne (pictured) were all present at the stadium this week to launch the initiative.

“We see this as a chance for former players to come along and support the team in a big game and meet up with other former Hoops who they might not have seen in a long time” said Mark Lynch, Shamrock Rovers’ marketing director

“Maybe some will even reignite their connection with the club and come along on a more regular basis. We have a saying at Rovers: ‘Once a Hoop, always a Hoop’ and we want to show that on Friday night.

Light refreshments will be served to all the former players and their guests in the Gala Room of Tallaght Stadium before the game from 7pm. Former players wishing to avail of this invitation should phone the club on (01) 460 5948 to reserve their tickets.

Rovers are also running a special offer for fans where tickets for both the Sligo game and Monday night’s Dundalk match, which sees Stephen Kenny return to Rovers since his departure from the club. Tickets are available for just €20 for adults to attend both games, €15 for Students with children’s tickets just €10.