Sligo Rovers' Sam Sargeant ‘top-drawer' says boss John Russell for ‘phenomenal' saves against Shamrock Rovers
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Sargeant joined Sligo Rovers from Waterford in January of this year
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The 40-year-old manager has been impressed with his goalkeeper this season
The Essex lad, 27, kept a clean sheet in a June 14 win over his former side before following it up with a
And he kept it going with another impressive showing
Sargeant conceded twice to Dan Cleary and Josh Honohan after Jad Hakiki gave his side a two-goal lead.
But he played his part in a well-earned point for Russell's men by pulling off several stunning saves, the best of which was a double stop to deny Hoops livewires Danny Mandroiu and Danny Grant.
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Russell said: 'He was top-class for us again. I've spoken about this a good bit over the last couple of weeks but Sam is top-drawer.
'His distribution is second to none but he's now making the big saves and that double save when it was 2-1 was phenomenal.
'He got down low and got up again to parry the second shot away.'
Sargeant has found form for Sligo ahead of a big few weeks.
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They face Derry City at home on Saturday before they face Dundalk away in the FAI Cup on Friday week.
The Bit O'Red also have Waterford in their sights in eighth as they try to avoid a relegation play-off. And Russell is hoping that his keeper can continue his fine form.
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The Sligo chief said: 'We needed those moments and we needed Sam in those moments.
'He's in really good form, so we need him to maintain those levels.'
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