The Rovers Review

The final 'Rovers Review' for 2026 takes stock of the 2026 League of Ireland season.

Relegation to the First Division, mangerial change, key player departures, the stadium masterplan &  club restructring. Plus - how do Rovers get back up to the top tier next season?

Manager Darren Purse sets out his stall for the close season.

Austin O'Callaghan is joined by Gavin Dykes and Jessica Farry in studio.

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Now it's official...Rovers are relegated following Friday night's 5-1 hammering by Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

Rovers manager Darren Purse and defender Gareth McElroy sift through the debris with Odhrán Keating.

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A short Rovers Review this week.

A clean sheet against Waterford in the relegation battle on Friday night - but the scoreless draw probably suits the visitors more than the hosts. Reaction from Gavin Dykes and Rovers boss Darren Purse.

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Sligo Rovers boss Darren Purse on Rovers 4-0 win over Kerry FC in round 3 of the FAI Cup.

Chairman Tommy Higgins on Rovers new proposal to change the way the club is organised and run.

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Austin O'Callaghan and Odhrán Keating digest the weekend SSE Airtricity League Premier Division results which leave Sligo Rovers six points adrift of the rest at the bottom of the table.

There are still nine league games to go - but survival prospects appear to be diminishing fast...

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Austin O'Callaghan and Odhrán Keating review another eventful week at the Showgrounds: the new signings, the arrival of Warren Feeney as assistant manager, the 'fortunate' 1-1 draw at Oriel Park, Sligo Rovers quarter-final exit in the women's FAI Cup - and Waterford winning again...

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We bring you Ocean FM Sport's first interview with new Rovers men's boss Darren Purse from announcement day on Friday - plus highlights and reaction from his first game in charge, against Drogheda United on Saturday night.

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Austin O'Callaghan and Odhrán Keating look back on a difficult week for Sligo Rovers, which finished with a 4-0 victory over non-league Janesboro FC in the FAI Cup.

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Austin O'Callaghan and Odhrán Keating discuss how Sligo Rovers managed to let a two-goal lead against Shelbourne slip on Saturday night.

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The resumption of the League of Ireland Premier Division this weekend brought with it Sligo Rovers worst performance of the season - a 4-0 loss in Waterford.

Austin O'Callaghan looks back on the game - along with John Russell's postmatch verdict.

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Sligo Rovers go into the mid-season break off the back of a reality check from Bohemans at the Showgrounds on Friday night.

There's reaction from manager John Russell.

Plus - we hear from new Rovers signing Kevin Zefi on what he can bring to the party for the second half of the season.

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Reflections from Alan Cawley on Friday night's 0-0 draw with Shelbourne in Dublin - plus John Russell's postmatch assessment on the performance of his team....and the match referee.

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Sligo Rovers women's boss Gavin Hughes on Saturday's impressive 5-1 home win against Bohs, with Sydney Stephens netting a hat-trick.

John Russell reflects on the end of his team's mini-run of wins in Louth.

Plus - Chairman Tommy Higgins on why the time has come to re-examine how the club is funded and run.

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Sligo Rovers make it three wins in a row in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Reflections from manager John Russell on Saturday's 2-0 home win over Dundalk, and from injured winger Ryan O'Kane.

Rovers are also holding their AGM this Tuesday night - Club Chairman Tommy Higgins encourages all members to attend.

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Reaction from two Sligo Rovers managers...

John Russell after the men's 2-0 win over Waterford on Saturday night

Gavin Hughes gives his postmatch assessement following Sunday's 2-0 loss to DLR Waves in Dublin.

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Another defeat for Sligo Rovers on Saturday night at the Showgrounds - this time against Shelbourne (1-0).

Eight games into the season, Rovers are finding goals and points hard to come by.

Forthright reflections from Gavin Dykes - plus we hear John Russell's postmatch assessment.

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Reflections on an impressive start to the new women's LOI Premier Division season (a 1-1 draw witih Athlone) with head coach Gavin Hughes.

Plus - Men's boss John Russell on Friday night's 2-0 home defeat to Shamrock Rovers.

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There are two parts to this week's Rovers Review:

Reflections on Saturday night's first league win of the season (2-1 v Drogheda Utd) with Liam Maloney, Gavin Dykes and John Russell.

Then, we visit the Sligo Rovers women's camp - and look ahead to the new LOI season with Keela Scanlon, Mairead mcIntyre, Ella Karolack, Leah Kelly and team captain Emma Hansberry.

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Sligo Rovers sign defender Sean McHale on the final day of the transfer window.

Rovers boss John Russell & Waterford's John Mahon give their reaction to Friday night's 0-0 draw at the RSC.

New Sligo Rovers Commerical Manager Donagh Oates talks about his new role - and his lifelong association with Rovers.

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Austin O'Callaghan and Gavin Dykes discuss Saturday's 4-0 home defeat for Sligo Rovers against Bohemians in their opening home League of Ireland fixture of the new season.

Plus - Rovers boss John Russell doesn't hold back in his postmatch assessment.

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Sligo Rovers manager John Russell doesn't hold back after Saturday night's 4-0 home loss to Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

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Austin O'Callaghan, Gavin Dykes and Jessica Farry look ahead to Sligo Rovers prospects for the new League of Ireland season.

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Sligo Rovers finally secure their Premier Division status for next season thanks to Saturday's 2-1 win against Champions Shamrock Rovers in Dublin.

Reflection on that victory - and the season in general - from Rovers boss John Russell, team captain Will Fitzgerald - and Ocean FM co-commentator Mark Rossiter.

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Reflections on Saturday night's vital 1-0 home win against St Patrick's Athletic at the Showgrounds.

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We salute the fundraising effort behind Sligo Rovers Annual Draw, which raised a staggering €163,360 for the club.

John Russell on Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bohemians

Gavin Dykes on the late great Ollie Horgan.

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Reflections on Friday night's FAI Cup third round win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

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Reflections on last Friday night's dramatic 3-2 win over Cork City at Turners Cross.

Plus - Rovers goalkeeping stalwart Richard Brush on his Testimonial game at the Showgrounds

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Sligo Rovers women get their first league win of the season.

The men hold the league leaders but still remain bottom of the table.

Reaction and analysis from Steve Feeney, Mairead McIntyre, John Russell and Gavin Dykes.

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Nine matches in - and Sligo Rovers are bottom of the table.

Reflections from Gavin Dykes, John Russell and Johnny Caulfield after Saturday night's 2-1 home loss to Galway.

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Seven games in, Sligo Rovers are bottom of the table after Friday night's 2-1 loss to Shelbourne.

Reflections from Rovers manager John Russell on the season so far, the red card count....and the Showgrounds pitch.

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Reflections from an eventful 1-1 draw with Cork City at Turner's Cross on Friday night.

Manager John Russell, goalscorer Owen Elding and goalkeeper Conor Walsh share their thoughts.

Plus - the new women's League of Ireland season begins for Sligo Rovers with a scoreless draw at home to Bohs.

We bring you Steve Feeney's reaction.

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It's played two, lost two for Sligo Rovers.

Mark Rossiter urges Rovers fans not press the panic button yet - and we get the postmatch assessment of Rovers boss John Russell to Friday night's 3-0 loss in Drogheda.

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Highlights and reaction from Sligo Rovers opening League of Ireland Premier Division game of the new season, at home to Waterford FC.

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Sligo Rovers European hopes fade after Saturday's home defeat to Bohs. Rovers manager John Russell gives his assessment.

Plus - Odhrán Keating canvasses opinion from some of Rovers hardcore supporters on what the club means to them.

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Sligo Rovers U20 boss Declan Boyle on a heart-breaking extra-time loss to UCD in the Enda McGuill Cup final

1983 FAI Cup winner Andy Elliott makes a rare visit to the Showgrounds

Rovers first team boss John Russell on last Friday's 0-0 draw with leaders Shelbourne at Tolka Park..

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New Sligo Rovers President Ray Gallagher talks to Austin O'Callaghan about his lifelong association with the club and the Showgrounds.

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Sligo Rovers confirmed on Sunday that defender Nando Pijnaker has left the club to return to New Zealand.

The Kiwi joins Austin O'Callaghan on 'The Rovers Review.

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Sligo Rovers boss John Russell, back in dugout, after serving his three-match touchline ban, pays tribute to his players following their 2-0 home win against Waterford FC.

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Austin O'Callaghan and Ronan Flanagan digest a memorable 2-1 win for Sligo Rovers over leaders Shelbourne this weekend.

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A poignant finish to a difficult week for Sligo Rovers FC - John Russell on Friday's 2-0 home win v Shamrock Rovers.

Fabrice Hartmann signs off from the Showgrounds after two seasons with the club

We remember one of Sligo Rovers most famous supporters, Tommie Gorman, who was laid to rest this weekend.

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