The History of Sligo Rovers FC
Evan Yewlett
About Sligo Rovers FC
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Sligo, Ireland.
It was founded in 1928, by the joining of Sligo Town and Sligo Blues clubs.
The club joined the League of Ireland in 1934 and are currently a part of the League of Ireland Premier Division.
"The Showgrounds" is the SRFC's official home-ground, and can sit 5500 people.
The clubs nickname is "The Bit O' Red" and mascot is "Benny the Bull".
Past Achievements
Sligo Rovers have been League of Ireland Champions on two occasions:
1977 and 2012
- Sligo Rovers has won the League of Ireland cup 7 times
1937, 1977, 1993, 1998, 2005, 2010, 2012,
- Sligo Rovers has won the FAI cup 7 times also
1929, 1934, 1983, 1994,2010, 2011, 2013
Current Famous Players
SEAMUS COLEMAN ( DEFENDER )
DAVID CAWLEY ( MIDFIELDER )
The Jersey
The current 2020 / 2021 jersey is red with thin white stripes and a white collar.
My Sligo Rovers Experience
I have attended 7 matches with my Dad, Sister, Grandad and "Rovers Super – Fan", Uncle Michael.
I went to a SRFC goalkeeper training camp in February of last year ( 2020 )
I've also met Michael Schlingermann (goalkeeper 2016 – 2019) and have a signed jersey by him!
Last changed: Jul 06 2021 at 2:56 PM
