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Schlingermann suffered relegation with Drogheda United. Gary Carr/INPHO
Bit O'Red

Sligo Rovers have bagged themselves the PFAI Goalkeeper of the Year

Manager Dave Robertson is delighted after securing his first signing.

SLIGO ROVERS HAVE beaten off competition to secure the services of goalkeeper Micheal Schlingermann.

The 24-year-old won PFAI Goalkeeper of the Year last season despite getting relegated with Drogheda United.

Mayo native Schlingermann began his League of Ireland career at Sligo in 2009 before moving on to Athlone Town. He also had a brief spell with Monaghan United before they folded in 2012.

New Bit O’Red boss Dave Robertson is a big fan of his first signing and praised his professionalism.

“He was one that I wanted and targeted very early on,” Robertson said. “It’s important that we have the right type of players here and he fits that.

“I like his professionalism and his performances last year speaks for itself being voted in the team of the year. It shows the standard and calibre of player that we want to bring here.

“I identified goalkeeper as a position I wanted to strengthen. We will get a number two as well who will provide cover but I have brought him here to be the number one.”

“There was competition for his signature but the thing that impressed me most from my conversations with him is that he wants to keep progressing in his career.

He still wants to learn and improve as a player. He is someone I think can bring a lot to our dressing room.

Robertson added: “He has got experience but he is also still quite young and has the hunger and desire to improve and that fits the bill exactly with what I want. I am delighted to secure his services and I think he will be a key part of our team for the 2016 season.

“People can often overlook the value of a good keeper but they can give you 12 extra points in a league season and that is what I think Micheal will do.”

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