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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sligo Rovers' James McManus on his screamer against Dundalk: ‘I said to Owen Elding I'm coming for his goal of the month awards'
Sligo Champion Today at 07:30 Sligo Rovers' James McManus joked that he's coming for Owen Elding's goal of the month awards after the Bohemians loanee scored a superb half-volley that put the Bit O'Red 1-0 up against Dundalk in the Sports Direct FAI Cup at Oriel Park on Friday. Sligo Rovers, who were without manager John Russell through illness, were made to work hard for their place in the next round of the cup, with the First Division side the better team for the first-half.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dundalk FC 'fully cooperating with authorities' following alleged racist remark at Sligo Rovers player
Dundalk FC have issued a statement confirming that they are "fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities" after it was alleged that a racist remark was made towards a Sligo Rovers player on Friday night. Two goals inside four second half minutes from James McManus and Jake Doyle-Hayes would ensure Sligo booked their place in the next round of the FAI Cup at the expense of the Lilywites at Oriel Park. But it has been reported that an announcement was made over the PA system during the interval that the referee has reported an alleged racist incident which took place during the first-half. And in a statement released on Saturday morning, Dundalk confirmed they are looking into the incident as they take a "zero-tolerance approach to tackling hatred within the game." The club statement reads: "Dundalk FC is extremely disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of incitement to hatred towards a Sligo Rovers player during our Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup match at Oriel Park on Friday July 18th. Read More Quickfire double sees Sligo Rovers past Dundalk "Dundalk FC is a community based football club and we pride ourselves on being an open and inclusive club and are proud to welcome all to Oriel Park. "The club takes all reports of discrimination seriously and we are fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities on this matter. "We stand with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling hatred within the game. "Dundalk FC would encourage anyone who witnesses any such behaviour to report in confidence to our Office at 042 9335894 or via email to office@
Irish Independent
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
James McManus believes Sligo Rovers loan move will aid development having struggled for a place in Bohs team this year
Midfielder James McManus believes going out on loan to Sligo Rovers will help his own development with the 20-year-old having to make do with appearances off the bench in recent months. The Dubliner revealed he pushed for a loan move from Bohemians so he could get minutes under his belt, although he believes his manager Alan Reynolds wasn't thrilled to allow him out on loan.
Irish Independent
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
LOI transfers: Sligo bring James McManus in on loan, as Bohs target more signings
Sligo Rovers have received a boost in their relegation battle as they have secured the signing on loan of Bohemians man James McManus. The midfielder was due to be sent on loan to Wexford at the start of the season but was retained, though he has struggled to get game time at Bohs this season, without a start in the last eight games and now Bohs boss Alan Reynolds has agreed to loan him to Sligo.
