Baraclough & Stevens depart Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers have parted company with manager Ian Baraclough and assistant Gary Stevens.

The club released a statement on Thursday evening confirming the departure of the management duo following two-and-a-half seasons at The Showgrounds.

Despite Setanta Sports Cup success, 2014 has proven to be an otherwise frustrating season for The Bit O'Red, who have not won in four games and find themselves nine points adrift of the top four.

In the aforementioned statement on sligorovers.com, the club said the following.

"The club wish to express our gratitude to Ian for his enormous contribution at Sligo Rovers since joining in February 2012.

"In winning a first league title in 35 years, securing a fifth FAI Cup and a first ever All-Ireland crown, Ian’s partnership with the club has been a memorable period for the Bit o’ Red, one that will forever be part of a glorious era in our history.

"We also thank Gary Stevens for the imprint he leaves on the club in both coaching of the team and his work in the community behind the scenes."