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sligoman
02/06/2005, 5:03 PM
Sligo Rovers, who dumped Premier Division Finn Harps out of the League Cup at the first round stage earlier this week, have been paired with holders Longford Town in the second round of the competition, which takes place later this month.

The Bit O’Red advanced past north-west rivals Harps courtesy of a single goal from Bolivian striker Carlos Alvarez.

They will face a difficult test against undisputed Cup kings Longford, who won both the League Cup and FAI Cup crowns in 2004.

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/leaguecup/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=17587
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Cant wait for it! Hope ye bring plenty of fans with ye and create a good atmosphere. Best of luck.
Martinho II
02/06/2005, 8:11 PM
nice draw. about time we met competively. eleven years is way too long. good thing i went to yer game two nites ago at least i know the best place for the away supporters to go. i am pretty sure we will bring up a huge crowd. work with a few rovers supporters in carrick so there will be some banter at work . bring it on! :p
roversforever
02/06/2005, 11:14 PM
should be a good game.we've improved a lot this season.
Wiseguy
03/06/2005, 11:58 AM
Yep great draw alright and should be a tough test.IMO a club like sligo should be in the prem division as they are much bigger that other prem clubs i won't mention.Really looking forward to this tie.
Redzer
03/06/2005, 12:22 PM
I'm really looking forward to this one as well. I was at the pre-season encounter with yourselves, I think we gave you a good game that night. It has the potential of a great cup match. We have a good team this season, and meeting yourselves at this stage, will show how far we have advanced.
I'm sure you will do well in the cups again this season. It's been too long since we met in competition. Hopefully this is our year to reach the Premier.
Rory H
06/06/2005, 10:16 AM
nice and friendly....refreshing


hope we win :)
De Town
06/06/2005, 10:19 AM
Really looking forward to a good local derby :)

Im expecting Longford to bring a good crowd down. Hope to make it myself :ball: