Rovers face Merville in friendly

[redobit]

Sligo Rovers will be taking on Merville United in a friendly game this coming Wednesday (20th August) in the Showgrounds. Rovers manager Paul Cook wants a run out for his side before their league meeting against St. Patrick's Athletic. This is an historic season for Merville as they have re-entered the Sligo-Leitrim & District Soccer League and a number of their former players have gone on to play in the Eircom League. Admission is €5 for adults and free for children, kick-off is 7:45pm.

[deecay]

Sligo Rovers will be taking on Merville United in a friendly game this coming Wednesday (20th August) in the Showgrounds. Rovers manager Paul Cook wants a run out for his side before their league meeting against St. Patrick's Athletic. This is an historic season for Merville as they have re-entered the Sligo-Leitrim & District Soccer League and a number of their former players have gone on to play in the Eircom League. Admission is €5 for adults and free for children, kick-off is 7:45pm.
What about us students? Suppose il pay the €5

[redobit]

Chatting in pub bout this. This game must be one of the closest local derbys around (except for teams that share a ground of course) considering both grounds are literally across the road from each other.

[deecay]

Didnt see it advertised in the weekender?

[sligoman]

Only heard about this game in 2 places, here and posters outside Mooneys.

[deecay]

Many from here going?

[deecay]

13-3 to Rovers

[sligoman]

Some would say 14...hard to know.

[sligofan4ever]

What happened with Brush for Merville's first goal ?

[sligoman]

What happened with Brush for Merville's first goal ?The ball got past him and it meant Merville were awarded a goal.

[sligofan4ever]

The ball got past him and it meant Merville were awarded a goal.

Now i'm sure your joking, but seriously did he slip ? or just became careless trying a kickout ?