Cook commits to Sligo Rovers future

With a job now available in the Brandywell following the departure of Stephen Kenny for Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers have issued a statement confirming their man will not be in contention for that position and will be managing the Bit 'O' Red come March 2nd.

In a statement released on New Year's Eve, Sligo Rovers have confirmed Paul Cook will remain in charge of the club.  They also confirmed that while Cook had spoken to Derry City it will be taken no further.

In the release, manager Paul Cook said, "Despite the reports this morning I am committed to Sligo Rovers. I would like to thank Derry City for their interest, they are a great club and I was flattered by their approach. But my ambition is to stay with Sligo and compete for more honours in 2012. I wish Derry City all the best with their future endeavours.”

Cook has signed twelve players for the 2012 season included former Pats duo Danny North and Gary Rogers, Dundalk pair Mark Quigley and Ross Gaynor and the re-signing of Romauld Boco.