SLIGO ROVERS HAVE announced Micky Adams as their new manager, while former Nottingham Forest defender Alan Rogers has been appointed as his assistant.
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division club parted company with Owen Heary earlier this summer after a run of poor results in his first season in charge, and Joseph Ndo and Gavin Dykes have been in charge of the team on a temporary basis in recent weeks.
However, former Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Coventry City boss Adams has been confirmed as the man to fill the position on a permanent basis. The 53-year-old’s main objective will be to keep Sligo, currently second from bottom with 16 points from 22 matches, in the top flight for next season.
Former Southampton player Adams met the Sligo squad today and his first game in charge will be this Saturday’s home fixture against Cork City at the Showgrounds. His position will subsequently be reviewed at the end of the current season.
Part of a statement from the club issued this evening read as follows:
“After the most successful period in the club’s history, this is proving a difficult season for Sligo Rovers. Sligo Rovers management shares the sense of disappointment and frustration of the club’s fans. Their generous response to the recent annual draw produced a badly needed €50,000. This response, at a time when the team is struggling, is eloquent testimony to the commitment of our supporters.
“The club hopes the new management team will provide the badly needed stability, boost to morale and improved results. We are a community-owned club: the Showgrounds is in the heart of Sligo and our combined efforts have built what is the best League of Ireland venue in the country. The club’s voluntary management committee remains committed to providing a team and a style of football that bring pride to our region. We hope that we can all unite as we begin our journey back to the top of Irish football.”
Additional reporting by Paul Fennessy
