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08/03/2005, 9:11 AM
Sligo announce 30-strong squad
March 7, 2005
Sligo Rovers have announced details of their playing staff for the 2005 eircom League First Division season, with manager Sean Connor’s 10 new signings adding to the 20-strong list of players who have been retained from last season.
Connor has strengthened in all departments, with some of his notable acquisitions including goalkeeper John O’Hara from the United States college circuit, defenders Kupono Low and Ryan O’Donnell from Syracuse and Kildare County respectively, midfielders Faz Kuduzovic (formerly of Notts County) and Conor O’Grady (Derry City) and Bolivian striker Carlos Alvarez.
The Sligo manager’s most recent signing is former Northern Ireland under-21 international, who has plenty of English league experience from his time at Port Vale and Bristol Rovers, and most recently turned out for Forest Green Rovers.
Of his latest addition, Connor said: “I am delighted that we secured Liam’s signature before the transfer deadline. He’s a solid player with tons of experience in the Football League and he’ll be getting his first run out on Wednesday night against Coleraine.
"Overall, I’m happy with the squad that I now have. It’s a lot stronger than when I came here and I’m confident that we’re going in the right direction.”
Sligo Rovers 2005 squad (new arrivals in italics:
Goalkeepers: Alvin Rouse, Kenneth O’Malley, John O’Hara (George Mason University)
Defenders: Philip Gallagher, Gerry Carr, Sean Kelly, Barry O’Dwyer, Sean Purcell, Kevin Lowe, Michael McNamara, Jim Sheridan, Kupono Low (Syracuse Salty Dogs) , Liam Byrnes (Forest Green Rovers), Ryan O’Donnell (Kildare County), Jelmard Kusten (Limerick FC)
Midfielders: Gareth Gorman, Gary Curran, Rafael Cretaro, Stephen O’Donnell, Jason McCartney, Steve Feeney, Christopher Kelly, Faz Kudozovic (Notts County)Conor O’Grady (Derry City)Brian Tosh
Strikers Ciaran Foley, Alan Flynn, Carlos Alverez (Lousiana)Sean Flannery (Galway United), Paul McTiernan (not currently available).
March 7, 2005
Sligo Rovers have announced details of their playing staff for the 2005 eircom League First Division season, with manager Sean Connor’s 10 new signings adding to the 20-strong list of players who have been retained from last season.
Connor has strengthened in all departments, with some of his notable acquisitions including goalkeeper John O’Hara from the United States college circuit, defenders Kupono Low and Ryan O’Donnell from Syracuse and Kildare County respectively, midfielders Faz Kuduzovic (formerly of Notts County) and Conor O’Grady (Derry City) and Bolivian striker Carlos Alvarez.
The Sligo manager’s most recent signing is former Northern Ireland under-21 international, who has plenty of English league experience from his time at Port Vale and Bristol Rovers, and most recently turned out for Forest Green Rovers.
Of his latest addition, Connor said: “I am delighted that we secured Liam’s signature before the transfer deadline. He’s a solid player with tons of experience in the Football League and he’ll be getting his first run out on Wednesday night against Coleraine.
"Overall, I’m happy with the squad that I now have. It’s a lot stronger than when I came here and I’m confident that we’re going in the right direction.”
Sligo Rovers 2005 squad (new arrivals in italics:
Goalkeepers: Alvin Rouse, Kenneth O’Malley, John O’Hara (George Mason University)
Defenders: Philip Gallagher, Gerry Carr, Sean Kelly, Barry O’Dwyer, Sean Purcell, Kevin Lowe, Michael McNamara, Jim Sheridan, Kupono Low (Syracuse Salty Dogs) , Liam Byrnes (Forest Green Rovers), Ryan O’Donnell (Kildare County), Jelmard Kusten (Limerick FC)
Midfielders: Gareth Gorman, Gary Curran, Rafael Cretaro, Stephen O’Donnell, Jason McCartney, Steve Feeney, Christopher Kelly, Faz Kudozovic (Notts County)Conor O’Grady (Derry City)Brian Tosh
Strikers Ciaran Foley, Alan Flynn, Carlos Alverez (Lousiana)Sean Flannery (Galway United), Paul McTiernan (not currently available).