All-Time XI
The Sligo Rovers All-Time XI as chosen by you the readers.
| Alan Paterson: Hailed by the older generation as the Club's Greatest Ever goalkeeper, and now you the readers have shared the same opinion on Alan Paterson. Alan was signed by Billy Sinclaire in 1975 from Sheffield Wednesday. The biggest achievement in his time at Rovers was undoubtedly playing in the 1976/77 League title winning side where he produced some memorable and outstanding performances to guide The Bit O' Red towards their second League title. |  |
| Seamus Coleman: Coleman is without question the most well known player to have played for Sligo Rovers in recent years. The right back was sensational in his 3 seasons with The Bit' O Red and his form was rewarded with a move to Everton where he really shined this season, being voted their Young Player of the Year and you have to feel the best is yet to come from the Killybegs man |  |
| Gavin Peers: Gavin is the longest serving player of the current squad, now in his 6th season since joining in 2006. He has been at the heart of the defence since 2007, having initially started at right back, and has saved the team on countless occasions, with many fantastic tackles and commited performances. He has formed solid partnerships with Jim Lauchlan and Jason McGuinness in his time here. |  |
| Tony Stenson: Tony is always one of the first names down on an 'All-Time Rovers XI' team sheet, so its no surprise to see him here. He gave 16 years of his career to Sligo Rovers, he first arrived at the club from Sheffield Wednesday in 1969. He was renowned for his crunching tackles but probably best remembered for his equaliser against Bohemians in the 1983 FAI Cup Final, which the Bit O' Red of course went on to win. |
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| Graham Fox: Graham arrived from Cardiff City in 1975 and went on to captain Sligo Rovers to the 1976/77 League title. Fox left in 1979 and went to Australia, but team-mate Paul Fielding, who was recently installed as the new Rovers manager, brought Fox back to The Showgrounds in 1983. Fox wrote his name into the history books when he played his part in the team's first ever FAI Cup win. |  |
| Johnny Kenny: A local player, Johnny signed for Sligo Rovers in 1983 after a brief spell with Galway United. Kenny played a vital part in Willie McStay's treble winning 1993/94 season, scoring a number of important goals and was already showing he would be one of the most complete wingers to ever play for the club. Kenny also scored a memorable goal against Club Brugge in the Cup Winners Cup at The Showgrounds. |  |
| Will Hastie: The hard tackling Australian joined Rovers in 1993 from Kilmarnock and was a huge fan favourite in his short time here. Hastie's finest hour came in the 1994 FAI Cup Final when he produced an inspiring performance, when his outstanding ball winning abilities were on show for all to see. |  |
| Michael Betts: Michael Betts, son of Man City's Barry Betts, joined the club in 1976. Michael was one of the best and most attack minded midfielders to play for the club. He created plenty of goals and scored 7, impressive for a centre midfielder. He only spent one season at the club, but it was a successful one as he helped land the 1976/77 League title. |  |
| Harry McLoughlin: One of the clubs famous names. A local player, Harry was one of the finest wingers to ever play for the club, terrorising any defender who stood in his way. His finest moment came in 1983 when his fantastic chipped effort beat the Bohemians 'keeper in the FAI Cup Finald and make it 2-1. His goal sealed the famous victory as the Cup came to Sligo for the very first time. |  |
| Gus Gilligan: Although he spent just 2 seasons at the club, Gus Gilligan is well remembered as one of the clubs finest strikers. He scored 23 goals in his time, but none were more important than his winner against Cobh Ramblers in the FAI Cup semi-Final Replay, which setlled that thrilling trilogy of games. |  |
| Mick Leonard: Glasgow born Mick Leonard was one of the most prolific strikers in the clubs history. He notched up 45 goals in his time, and was part of a lethal 3 man strikeforce alongside Paul McGee and Gary Hulmes and his prolificy helped secure the League title in 1977. Mick was once compared to Everton and Rovers legend Dixie Dean. |
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| Manager- Paul Cook: Paul is into his 4th season in charge of Sligo Rovers and has experienced the highs and lows of managing a team in the League of Ireland. He's guided the team to two top 4 finishes and 2 cups. In 2008, 2010 and even this season, Cook has been praised by media and fans a like for bringing attractive football to Sligo Rovers and some of the best displays produced at The Showgrounds in years. |
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