The best season at The Showgrounds in years saw the First Division title deservedly claimed. It's hard to say how well they will fare with the big boys until we see them in action but going on their FAI Cup showings against St Pat's and Cork, they may surprise many.
Sean Connor has proven himself to be a shrewd and talented manager after delivering Premier Division football a year earlier than forecast.
Chris Turner and Keith Foy are two interesting additions to the panel while most of the side that gained promotion have agreed new deals. Those include popular names like Flannery, McTiernan, O'Grady, Feeney and Kudozovic.
Rovers enjoyed a huge upsurge in attendances towards the end of the last campaign and that should continue into the Premier Division. They will also bring a sizeable following to away fixtures.
Presumably the TV cameras will visit Sligo regularly this season so hopefully they will be re-housed on the older Jinks' Avenue side of the ground to show off the fine new stand that adorns the Treacy Avenue end.
