Rovers nationalities

**sligoman** · 29/03/2010, 4:27 PM

Right, no game on and I'm bored. What nationalities have played competitively for Sligo Rovers?

Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Dutch, Barbadian, Portugese, Spanish, American, Bolivian, French/Benin, Polish, Hungarian, Australian, Vincentian, Austrian, Nigerian, Bosnian, South African, Moroccan, Welsh.

Soon to be Cameroonian, I'm sure there's a few more?

**sligofan4ever** · 29/03/2010, 4:30 PM

Austrian (Albert Straka)

**jc46** · 29/03/2010, 4:35 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Right, no game on and I'm bored. What nationalities have played competitively for Sligo Rovers?

Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Dutch, Barbadian, Portugese, Spanish, American, Bolivian, French/Benin, Polish, Hungarian, Australian, Vincentian.

Soon to be Cameroonian, I'm sure there's a few more?

Gabriel Ojo from Nigeria i think, about 40 years ago. Does anyone remember him?. I understand he was recommended and sent here by a missionary priest.

**gustavo** · 29/03/2010, 5:01 PM

How could you forget your favourite Bosnian sligoman?

**avvenalaf** · 29/03/2010, 6:35 PM

Originally Posted by jc46

Gabriel Ojo from Nigeria i think, about 40 years ago. Does anyone remember him?. I understand he was recommended and sent here by a missionary priest.

Oh, Jesus, don't get me started.

**avvenalaf** · 29/03/2010, 6:37 PM

Hawaiin - Kupono Low.

**sligoman** · 29/03/2010, 7:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

Don't forget Choice. Do trialists count? Didn't a Greek lad play against Coolaney?

I did say competitive but yes, Theo Ilidiakas was on trial and played Vs. Coolaney. Even found a picture of him

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

Hawaiin - Kupono Low.

Nationalities, not American states

**sligoman** · 29/03/2010, 9:09 PM

The Stars and meself discussing this. We had a Moroccan he thinks around 2001. Began with a K, Khali El something...anyone remember his name?

**rob mcdonald** · 29/03/2010, 9:12 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Right, no game on and I'm bored. What nationalities have played competitively for Sligo Rovers?

Irish, English, Scottish, Northern Irish, Dutch, Barbadian, Portugese, Spanish, American, Bolivian, French/Benin, Polish, Hungarian, Australian, Vincentian, Austrian, Nigerian, Bosnian, South African.

Soon to be Cameroonian, I'm sure there's a few more?

Aled Rowlands Welsh Under 21 came here in Nicky Reids time ....LEGEND....

**rob mcdonald** · 29/03/2010, 9:18 PM

Khalid El Khalif played for Jim McInally, we got him from our International scout who sent us such greats as Jan Vermulen a striker who was here with Dermot Keely at the time Keely said "at worst he'll be adequate at best sensational" 5 games later he was gone... This scout also sent us Peter Cubussen and Daniel Moreno together with Johnny Hoecks (later arrested) and Michael Zaalmann. We are indeed indebted to this man for sending such talent our way and look forward to any future recommendations...

**Redie** · 29/03/2010, 9:20 PM

Surely we've had a good few Taff's down the years. Aled Rowlands for one.

**rob mcdonald** · 29/03/2010, 9:22 PM

Wes Charles St Vincent/Kitts international,

**avvenalaf** · 29/03/2010, 9:49 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

I did say competitive but yes, Theo Ilidiakas was on trial and played Vs. Coolaney. Even found a picture of him

Nationalities, not American states

Ah but he was born before it became a state. Cue massive Google search.

**sligorover** · 30/03/2010, 4:00 AM

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

Ah but he was born before it became a state. Cue massive Google search.

Well thats just not true. He did play internationally for Peurto Rico though.

**avvenalaf** · 30/03/2010, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by sligorover

Well thats just not true. He did play internationally for Peurto Rico though.

No true? Do you want to step outside and say that? Mind you, I'll stay inside

**sligorover** · 30/03/2010, 3:51 PM

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

No true? Do you want to step outside and say that? Mind you, I'll stay inside

A wise choice.....its bloody freezing out there

**Fivesilver** · 30/03/2010, 4:38 PM

Originally Posted by rob mcdonald

Khalid El Khalif played for Jim McInally, we got him from our International scout who sent us such greats as Jan Vermulen a striker who was here with Dermot Keely at the time Keely said "at worst he'll be adequate at best sensational" 5 games later he was gone... This scout also sent us Peter Cubussen and Daniel Moreno together with Johnny Hoecks (later arrested) and Michael Zaalmann. We are indeed indebted to this man for sending such talent our way and look forward to any future recommendations...

Vermulm - yes, he was utter muck, despite looking very athletic at first glance. Are you sure it was in Keely's time? I just feel like he was bit earlier.

**red bellied** · 30/03/2010, 4:52 PM

Bob McAuley, Scotish-Canadian was player-manager for Rovers in 1937-38. He was capped by Scotland twice.

**Redie** · 30/03/2010, 5:52 PM

Originally Posted by rob mcdonald

Khalid El Khalif played for Jim McInally, we got him from our International scout who sent us such greats as Jan Vermulen a striker who was here with Dermot Keely at the time Keely said "at worst he'll be adequate at best sensational" 5 games later he was gone... This scout also sent us Peter Cubussen and Daniel Moreno together with Johnny Hoecks (later arrested) and Michael Zaalmann. We are indeed indebted to this man for sending such talent our way and look forward to any future recommendations...

He wasn't the worst player we've had, especially in those days - what was he arrested for.