Baraclough gone

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/06/2014, 2:33 PM

Coleman confirmed:

Originally Posted by Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers are pleased to confirm John Coleman as the club’s new manager.The 51-year-old joins with assistant Jimmy Bell to form the new Rovers managerial team and will be presented to the media and supporters at a question and answer evening at the Clarion Hotel in Sligo on Sunday at 6pm. All supporters are welcome to attend.
Coleman is a former manager of Accrington Stanley, Rochdale and Southport in England.
He led Accrington to the Football League in a near 13-year spell in charge of the club, which at the time was the third longest in England.
Coleman was one of the most prolific non-league goalscorers during his playing career, netting over 500 goals over almost two decades.
Bell has previously worked with Coleman at all three clubs and has also been part of the backroom team at Port Vale.
They join Rovers on a rolling contract.
Coleman said: “Sligo Rovers have had unbridled success over several seasons and I see an opportunity to try to keep the club at that high level.
“The first target is to try to get up the table and challenge for the European places because that is paramount.
“We have to get impetus. Sometimes a season can hit a flat spot and I firmly believe that with hard work we can grow during this campaign and also achieve things as well. We have good players here and I want to get the best out of them.
“It’s a well-run club and it’s run by the town. The people care about the club and you want them to feel it and get behind you. That has attracted me to Sligo Rovers.
“I feel I will bring passion, good coaching, organisation and a style and ethos to play on the front foot that I hope the fans will enjoy.
“I’ve worked with Jimmy for many years and we’ve known each other for a long time. I believe we make a great partnership .
“We begin work immediately in preparation for Drogheda and the European matches as well. We don’t just want to play in a round of Europe. We want progress and an extended period time of European football for the town to savour in big games in The Showgrounds.”

**oriel** · 21/06/2014, 4:00 PM

Never heard of this guy.

Just on The previous mgt team, I still think it was a little harsh on IB, but when I looked at the free kick challenge on Soccer Rep a few weeks ago and spotted Gary Stevens doing a handstand, I just thought this guy is a pure joker and what exactly is he adding.

**Dalymountrower** · 21/06/2014, 4:04 PM

[QUOTE=avvenalaf;1761420]Where the F does this notion come from?[/QUOTE

Comes from a lad who was playing pre season with them who left because of it.
Ever wonder why players who Sligo have signed in the past two years disimproved after going there?

**jinxy lilywhite** · 21/06/2014, 4:51 PM

An interesting appointment. There are good guys at the top in Sligo and I think they know the difference between a spoofer and a good man. They hired Cooke who was on the verge of reaping the rewards from his very good side.
IB won a league fai cup and setanta cup too.

Normally I would urge caution and say be careful what you wish for but I reckon the Sligo board know what they are looking for

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 21/06/2014, 5:41 PM

[QUOTE=Dalymountrower;1761438]

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

Where the F does this notion come from?[/QUOTE

Comes from a lad who was playing pre season with them who left because of it.
Ever wonder why players who Sligo have signed in the past two years disimproved after going there?

I don't think any of them have "disimproved". They were just never that good.

**Nesta99** · 21/06/2014, 7:05 PM

Funny how its the provincial clubs that 'drinking culture' is most associated with. Under the microscope or are players based in the capital just consumate professionals.

**Charlie Darwin** · 21/06/2014, 7:15 PM

More eyes on you in Dublin maybe? I have no idea if it's true, mind. God knows there've been a few Rovers players over the years who were fond of a jar.

**dong** · 21/06/2014, 9:11 PM

Sure there was a huge booze culture when Cook was at the club too but people forgot all about it when we were playing the best football in the league and winning cups.

**pineapple stu** · 21/06/2014, 9:16 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

More eyes on you in Dublin maybe? I have no idea if it's true, mind. God knows there've been a few Rovers players over the years who were fond of a jar.

More gossip down the country though?

**Longfordian** · 21/06/2014, 9:20 PM

Would have thought it'd be a lot easier to get away with it in Dublin to be honest given the number of places they could go to.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 22/06/2014, 11:19 PM

It wouldn't be noticed in Dublin due to the size and not everyone would be familiar with loi. I can only speak from a dfc perspective but it must feel like living in a goldfish bowl for the lads who live in town. Under king Kenny I must say there is little or no rumours but under smc and especially blackie Connors rumours were rife of players boozing or if someone saw them on the street they would assume they would be out on the ****.

**avvenalaf** · 22/06/2014, 11:24 PM

[QUOTE=Dalymountrower;1761438]

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

Where the F does this notion come from?[/QUOTE

Comes from a lad who was playing pre season with them who left because of it.
Ever wonder why players who Sligo have signed in the past two years disimproved after going there?

I presume he is now setting the world alight at some club full of pioneers?

**Dalymountrower** · 23/06/2014, 7:03 PM

Playing football as far as I know with a club that wont put up with post training drinkimg sessions.So that should narrow it down.

**avvenalaf** · 23/06/2014, 11:56 PM

Oh, playing GAA with Dublin?

**Mr A** · 30/06/2014, 10:24 AM

Somebody isn't impressed by this decision: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30391774.html

No byline on it.

"The decision to get rid of Ian Baraclough, the most successful manager in the club's history, is one of such mind-boggling imbecility and ignorance it beggars belief."

**Charlie Darwin** · 30/06/2014, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Somebody isn't impressed by this decision: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30391774.html

No byline on it.

"The decision to get rid of Ian Baraclough, the most successful manager in the club's history, is one of such mind-boggling imbecility and ignorance it beggars belief."

Pretty sure it's Eamonn Sweeney. Somebody who got the print edition should be able to confirm. Awful melodramatic nonsense.

**pateen** · 30/06/2014, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Somebody isn't impressed by this decision: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30391774.html

No byline on it.

"The decision to get rid of Ian Baraclough, the most successful manager in the club's history, is one of such mind-boggling imbecility and ignorance it beggars belief."

A bit over the top