John Coleman appointed Sligo Rovers manager

“Sligo Rovers have had unbridled success over several seasons and I see an opportunity to try to keep the club at that high level. 

 

 

“The first target is to try to get up the table and challenge for the European places because that is paramount. 

 

 

“We have to get impetus. Sometimes a season can hit a flat spot and I firmly believe that with hard work we can grow during this campaign and also achieve things as well.  We have good players here and I want to get the best out of them. 

 

 

“It’s a well-run club and it’s run by the town. The people care about the club and you want them to feel it and get behind you.  That has attracted me to Sligo Rovers.

 

 

“I feel I will bring passion, good coaching, organisation and a style and ethos to play on the front foot that I hope the fans will enjoy. 

 

 

“I’ve worked with Jimmy for many years, we’ve known each other for a long time and I believe we make a great partnership.

 

 

“We begin work immediately in preparation for Drogheda and the European matches as well. We don’t just want to play in a round of Europe. We want progress and an extended period of time in European football for the town to savour with big games in The Showgrounds.”