Sligo Rovers play Accrington on October 12 | Sligo Rovers Football Club Sligo Rovers Football Club Tweet Widget Sligo Rovers play Accrington on October 12 A commitment by former Sligo Rovers Management team of John Coleman and Jimmy Bell has been quickly honoured with the news that their new club Accrington Stanley will visit the Showgrounds for a friendly against Rovers on Sunday October 12th, kick-off 5pm. The match will be preceded at 4pm with the official opening of the all-weather facility by Minister for Sport Michael Ring and Myra Fallon, widow of Rovers and Celtic legend Sean Fallon. Sligo Rovers Chairman Dermot Kelly said he was delighted the friendly was confirmed so quickly. ‘We had an agreement with Accrington Stanley to travel to Sligo, and the International break offered an early opportunity to bring these plans to fruition. With the official opening of the all-weather facility on the same day, this is an important occasion for the club and I hope our supporters come out and enjoy the evening.’ Rovers’ links with Accrington Stanley go back a few years, with Paul Cook leaving Sligo to take over at the English Club.

John Coleman’s second spell in charge at Accrington started in remarkable fashion in their first game away to Northampton Town which they won 5-4 aided by a goal from former Rovers loan player Sean Maguire. In their first home league game they recorded a 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle to move away from the bottom end of the table. Among the players familiar to League of Ireland fans who have played for the Club in recent years are ex-Rovers players are Padraig Amond and Romuald Boco. Karl Sheppard also spent some time on loan from Reading during Paul Cook’s time in charge. Official opening of new all-weather facility Recent developments The new all-weather facility is the latest development in Sligo Rovers’ ongoing ambition to make the Showgrounds the finest League of Ireland venue in the country. In the last fifteen years the ground improvements have included the Treacy Avenue Stand, 114 bay car-park, new boundary wall, office facilities, VW Bank End, tarmacadam fore-court and a series of other ground improvements carried out under the FAI Licensing process and UEFA regulations.

One of the reasons Sligo Rovers has benefitted from significant grant assistance over the years is its reputation it has earned in terms of high standard projects and value for money for each element of the programme. New facility The new suite of developments includes all-weather pitch (The Sean Fallon Centre), a full-size grass pitch and two five a side grass training pitches. The new facilities are located alongside the pitch and facilities used by Sligo Rovers FC to compete in the League of Ireland’s Premier Division. Support The development cost in the region of half a million euro. In 2012 the Department of Sport very generously allocated €295,000 towards the project under the Sports Capital Programme. Two sponsors are associated with the development – the Irish League of Credit Unions and Stifel, a GSK company with a long history of employment in the North West. The remaining cost is financed by club resources and borrowings. High quality The new carpet of the all-weather facility, installed by main contractors Pride Sports, is a FIFA 2 Star Astro pitch measuring 100m x 70m.

It is identical to the surface fitted in recent times by Saracens Rugby club, and is widely acknowledged as the highest standard playing surface available. It was manufactured in the Carlisle factory of Sligoman, George Mullen, whose company SIS Ltd, has installed grass and all weather pitches all over the world. Sean Fallon Park The All Weather Centre is called after Sean Fallon, a Sligo-born footballer who played for Sligo Rovers and went on to captain Celtic FC and to play for the Republic of Ireland. He was assistant manager to Jock Stein when Celtic won the European Cup in 1967 and he later managed Celtic. He was a legendary figure in the game, known for his courage and his integrity. Sir Alex Ferguson gave the eulogy at his funeral in Glasgow, following his death in January 2013. As well as the Sean Fallon connection, Sligo has another special link with Celtic FC. The club was founded by a Marist Brother, Andrew Kerins, Brother Walfrid, a native of Ballymote Co Sligo. It was established to provide an outlet for the poor of Glasgow, many of whom were migrant workers from Ireland and has always prided itself on its community values.

This tradition of community involvement, common to Sligo Rovers FC, Sean Fallon, the Credit Union movement and Stiefel is an important factor in the sponsorship arrangements for the new facilities at Sligo Showgrounds. Planning for the future Sligo Rovers has capitalised on the most successful era in its history by delivering major infrastructure developments at the Showgrounds, a permanent legacy that will provide a firm foundation for the future. The new facilities will allow the ongoing development of the ground, and in keeping with a long-standing club tradition, they will also be available to clubs and community organisations in the North-West. Accrington Stanley - A brief guide Based in Accrington, Lancashire the football club was first formed in 1891 playing in the Football League between 1926 and 1962. The original town team Accrington were one of the original members of the Football League in 1888, before resigning from the League 5 years later. A team called Stanley Villa already existed at the time, named as such because they were based at the Stanley Arms pub in the town. With the demise of Accrington Stanley Villa took the town name to become Accrington Stanley.

The club reformed after World War 1 and entered the League in 1921 with the formation of the old Third Division North along with other top northern non-league clubs. In four decades of league football they never achieved promotion from the third division. Their best ever league position was finishing second in that division in the 1954/55 season and again in 1957/58. In 1960 due mainly to financial difficulties the Club were relegated to the newly formed fourth division. However, they only managed one season to complete one full season in this division as bankruptcy followed shortly afterwards. They were accepted into the Lancashire Combination League and were promoted in their first season but their financial problems returned and they were relegated the following year. In 1966 the club resigned from the Lancashire Combination League and disbanded. Reformed in 1968 Accrington Stanley moved to its present home – the Crown Ground in 1970. Since then Staley have climbed the non- league pyramid to reach the Football League. John Coleman was appointed Manager in 1999 and over the years progress was made on and off the pitch.

In 2005/06 Stanley won the Football Conference and were promoted to League Two- switching places with Oxford United in a reversal of fortune as Oxford were the team elected to the League to replace Stanley in 1962. The early years back in the football League was primarily one of struggle to avoid a return to the Conference. Their attendance figures (average in 2014 of 1693) are consistently one of the lowest in the English leagues. In 2010/11 the club reached the Division Two play-offs losing to Stevenage in the semi-finals. In January 2012 John Coleman and assistant Jimmy Bell departed for Rochdale to be replaced as everyone associated with Sligo Rovers knows – Paul Cook. After only eight months at the Club after consolidating their place in the league where they finished 14th Paul Cook was headhunted by Chesterfield in October 2012 where he has been very successful. On Paul Cook’s departure his assistant Liam Richardson was appointed Manager of Accrington Stanley but he also departed to Chesterfield early in 2013.

Former England striker James Beattie was appointed as the new Manager in May of 2013 and after a very difficult start to last season in which the club were adrift at the bottom he guided them to safety. However after 16 months in charge Beattie left the Club by “mutual consent” in September leaving the way open for John Coleman and Jimmy Bell to return as the Management Team after being given consent by Sligo Rovers. Visits for Ballisodare & St. John's 18/01/2017 Sligo Rovers first two visits with Sligo/Leitrim underage clubs have taken place this week with more to come.Ballisodare United were first to come to The Showgrounds as their under-11s participated in a session on our astro facility.Mick Leahy... AGM on January 31 18/01/2017 The date for the 2017 Sligo Rovers AGM has been set with an EGM also to take place.

Both will be on Tuesday January 31 starting at 7:30pm taking place in the Clayton Hotel.Invitations will be posted to all members eligible to attend along with... Albert Reilly RIP 18/01/2017 All at Sligo Rovers were saddened to hear about the passing of our former player Albert Reilly recently. He was a Sligo local and a former Irish Junior International who played three league games in the 1960-61 season and scored one goal and... Longest serving managers in football | The Independent Longest serving managers in football Friday 4 November 2011 17:59 BST Click to follow Longest serving managers in football 1/15 Dario Gradi (Crewe Alexandra 1983-2007, 2008, 2009-present) Gradi joined Crewe Alexandra, a team finishing regularly near the bottom of Division Four, in June 1983. In 1989 he earned the team promotion to end 25 years in the Football League's bottom division.

They went back down again two years later, but in 1994 won promotion to Division Two and in 1997 they reached Division One for the first time in their history. Gradi has helped launch the careers of many players who went on to play top division and even international football including David Platt, Danny Murphy, Robbie Savage and Neil Lennon. He became Technical Director on 1 July 2007, however became caretaker manager on 18 November 2008, before taking over again as caretaker on 2 October 2009 and has been in charge ever since. GETTY IMAGES 2/15 Arsene Wenger (Arsenal 1996-present) Wenger became the Arsenal manager on 1 October 1996. He won the Double in 1998, only the second in the club's history, after only his second season.

He went on to lose narrowly the 2000 UEFA Cup final to Galatasaray and the 2001 FA Cup final to Liverpool before winning his second double in 2002, winning the league with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford and beating Chelsea 2-0 in the final of the FA Cup. Arsenal were only the second ever team to win the Double three times, after Manchester United. He guided them to another FA Cup in 2003 with a 1-0 win over Southampton and in the following season he made history by winning the league without a single defeat, the first top-flight team to do so since Preston North End in 1889. He won his last piece of silverware in 2005, beating Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup final, however he did take Arsenal to their first ever Champions League final in 2006, only to lose to Barcelona 2-1. He is the most successful manager in the club's history.

GETTY IMAGES 3/15 John Coleman (Accrington Stanley 1999-present) Coleman joined Accrington Stanley in 1999 when the club were then playing in the Northern Premier League First Division. He won the league the following year, before winning the North Premier League in 2003 and the Conference Premier League in 2006 to take them into the Football League. He is the club's longest ever serving manager and is currently the third longest serving manager in England, behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. GETTY IMAGES 4/15 Sir Matt Busby (Manchester United 1945-69) Sir Matt joined United after the war on 1 October 1945 and by the end of his second season had led them to the runners-up spot in the league. He followed this up in 1947, 1948, 1949 and 1951 before finally winning the league in 1952. He also won the FA Cup in 1948.

He won the league in 1956 and 1957 and guided his side to the 1957 FA Cup final. His team were known during this period as the 'Busby Babes' because of the young age of his squad. On 6 February 1958 on the way home from a European Cup their plane crashed on the runway at Munich Airport leading to the deaths of seven players. Star player Duncan Edwards died two weeks later from injuries and two other players were never able to play football again. However Busby managed to successfully rebuild his team and guided them to an FA Cup win in 1963, as well as the league in 1965 and 1967. The biggest success of his career came on 29 May 1968 when the team won the European Cup for the first ever time. He retired as manager a year later however did come back briefly in December 1970 as caretaker. GETTY IMAGES 5/15 Bill Shankly (Liverpool 1959-74) Shankley took over Liverpool at a time when they were languishing in the Second Division.

By 1962 he had won the league and gained promotion into the top flight. Just two years later the side clinched their sixth league title, before winning the FA Cup for the first time in their history in 1965 with a 2-1 defeat of Leeds. Shankly added to his league titles in 1966 before repeating the success in 1973 as well as winning the club their first European trophy with the UEFA Cup in the same season, beating Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 on aggregate. In the following year they finished second in the league but won the FA Cup, beating Newcastle 3-0 in what proved to be Shankly's last game in charge as he soon retired. GETTY IMAGES 6/15 Walter Winterbottom (England 1946-62) The FA appointed Winterbottom as England's national director of coaching and first manager of the national team in 1946. His duties included not only managing the national team but also developing the overall standard of coaching in England. He did not however have the power to pick the squad as that was the job of the FA's selection committee.

He managed the team (and arranged travel, accommodation and meals) for their first four World Cups in 1950, 1954, 1958 and 1962, guiding them to the quarter finals in 1954 and 1962. He remains the only manager to have taken England to more than two World Cups, and one of only two managers in the world to have managed the same national team at four consecutive World Cups. Of the fourteen games England played in World Cup finals under Winterbottom, England won three, drew five and lost six, including the infamous 1-0 loss to USA in 1950. He also won the British Home Championship ten out the 16 times he led England. GETTY IMAGES 7/15 Helmut Schon (West Germany 1964-78) Under Schon's leadership West Germany were World Cup runners-up in 1966, third in 1970, European champions in 1972, World Cup winners in 1974 and European Championship runners-up in 1976.

He holds World Cup records for both coaching the most matches, 25, the most wins, 16, and remains the only coach to win both a World Cup and a European Championship. GETTY IMAGES 8/15 Don Revie (Leeds 1961-74) Revie was made player-manager at Leeds United in March 1961 and won the Second Division within three years as manager. Once promoted Revie took Leeds to second in the league and the FA Cup final in their first season in the top division. All in all, Revie went on to guide Leeds to two league titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, two Inter-Cities Fairs Cup titles, and one Charity Shield, as well as a European Cup Winners Cup final. GETTY IMAGES 9/15 George Ramsay (Aston Villa 1884-1926) Ramsay was secretary/manager of Aston Villa in the most successful period of their history. He retired from playing in June 1882 but became club Secretary in 1884. This position pre-dates the modern role of a football manager, which meant that Ramsay was responsible for the team.

His duties not only involved looking after the players but also included controlling recruitment and transfers, supported by a specialist trainer. Villa won the league and FA Cup six times each, establishing themselves as the premier football club in England. They were also runners up in the league six times and in the FA Cup twice. He is also credited with helping to form Aston Villa. GETTY IMAGES 10/15 Valeriy Lobanovskiy (Dynamo Kyiv 1974-1990) Lobanovsky moved to his former club, Dynamo Kyiv, before the start of the 1974 season. He would manage the side for 15 of the next 17 years (he spent 1983-1984 managing the USSR). During these two spells Kyiv were successful in breaking the Russian dominance of Soviet football as he led his side to the Soviet super league eight times, the Soviet cup six times, the USSR Cup three times, the European Cup Winners' Cup of 1975 and 1986, and European Super Cup of 1975.

GETTY IMAGES 11/15 Fred Everiss (West Brom 1902-1948) Everiss was appointed secretary-manager in 1902, a post he would hold until 1948. His 46 years in the job technically make him English football's longest serving manager of all time, although much of his combined role was administrative, and the job of picking the team was left to the directors. As manager he won two Second Division titles, one First Division titles, an FA Cup and a Charity Shield. GETTY IMAGES 12/15 Guy Roux (Auxerre 1961-2005) Roux joined the club in 1961 when they were an amateur team in the third division. He led them to the French Cup final in 1979 before earning promotion to Ligue 1 in 1980. He then went on to win the club the title in 1996, as well as four French cups and an Intertoto Cup triumph. He made the club famous for producing top young talent such as Eric Cantona, Laurent Blanc, Djibril Cisse and Philippe Mexes.

GETTY IMAGES 13/15 Brian Clough (Nottingham Forest 1975-1993) Clough joined Nottingham Forest on 6 January 1975 at a time when they were thirteenth in Division Two. By the end of his second full season he had won promotion to Division One. Forest finished the next season as Division One champions and also won the League Cup, beating Liverpool 1-0 in a replay. He then guided his side to their first European Cup in 1979 and amazingly repeated the feat the following year. His proudest moment however was setting a record of 42 league games without defeat between November 1977 and December 1978. He would have to wait until 1989 until his next silverware which came with the League Cup final defeat of Luton and he repeated it the following year, beating Oldham in the final. Forest were sadly relegated in 1993, which was Clough's last season before he retired.

GETTY IMAGES 14/15 Giovanni Trapattoni (Juventus 1976-1986) During his time at Juventus Trapattoni went on to win six league titles and two Italian cups. His side were very successful in Europe winning one European Cup, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Cup, one European Super Cup and one Intercontinental Cup. By doing this he became the only manager ever to win all of UEFA's club competitions. GETTY IMAGES 15/15 Willie Maley (Celtic 1897-1940) Maley (pictured second right, second row, during his playing days for Celtic) was appointed Secretary-Manager, Celtic's first ever manager, in 1897 at the age of just 29. He never worked with his players in training, he watched games from the directors' box and never indulged in team talks or spoke to his players at half-time or post-match. He would not even announce the team: players learned if they were in or out through reading the line-up in the newspaper. He went on to win the league in his first full season and also won the first Scottish league and cup double.

His side also set the British record with an unbeaten run of 62 games between Nomber 1915 and April 1917. In total he led his Celtic to 16 league titles, 14 Scottish cups, 14 Glasgow Cups, and 19 Glasgow Charity Cups. He is also Celtic's longest ever serving manager. GETTY IMAGES Dario Gradi (Crewe Alexandra 1983-2007, 2008, 2009-present) Gradi joined Crewe Alexandra, a team finishing regularly near the bottom of Division Four, in June 1983. In 1989 he earned the team promotion to end 25 years in the Football League's bottom divis Sir Alex Ferguson is celebrating 25 years as manager of Manchester United. It has been a time of unrivalled success for the Red Devils in which Ferguson has lifted 37 trophies. Here, we take a look at other long serving managers, both in England and abroad and assess their success.

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more Find other employees at this company (27) Background Information Web References (200 Total References) BfB: Another search for a manager begins [cached] There is a list of managers who were considered to replace Stuart McCall (now Motherwell): Peter Taylor (now Bahrain), Steve Cotterill (now Portsmouth), Russell Slade (now Leyton Orient), Peter Jackson, Lawrie Sanchez (now Barnet), Jim Magilton (now caretaker assistant manager Shamrock Rovers), Dean Windass (working for BSKYB), John Coleman (still Accrington), Iain Dowie (no club), Martin Allen (now Notts County) and Wayne Jacobs. ... Finally John Coleman has interested City in the past. ... More about Alan Curbishley, Archie Christie, Colin Cooper, Dean Windass, Dennis Wise, Iain Dowie, Jim Magilton, John Coleman, John Hendrie, John Hughes, John Still, Julian Rhodes, Kevin Keegan, Lawrie Sanchez, Lee Sinnott, Manager, Managers, Mark Lawn, Martin Allen, Paul Ince, Peter Beagrie, Peter Jackson, Peter Taylor, Russell Slade, Steve Cotterill, Stuart McCall, Terry Dolan, Wayne Jacobs.

... I know it's wrong to speculate but I think the three names will be John Still, John Coleman and John Hughes, none of which fill me with much hope. ... #Thursday 3rd March, 2011Michael Wood on What to swear when you are in RomeBradford City want to talk to Accrington Stanley's John Coleman about being the next Bradford City manager. That's certainly not the case with ... [cached] That's certainly not the case with John Coleman and Accrington Stanley as the manager celebrated a year back in the job with the thrills and spills he'd asked for before their home game with Exeter City on Saturday. Group IFA Ltd [cached] Through our dealings with Phil, John and their team it is clear that IFA Ltd is committed to providing a high quality service to their clients. ... John Coleman, Manager, Accrington Stanley FC John Coleman Manager Profile was one of the most prolific non-league goalscorers in history, with over 500 goals to his name in a career spanning almost two decades.

This success saw him play for the England National Game XI (the England team for semi-professional players) and receive many Player of the Year awards from the clubs he was appointed player-manager of Ashton United in 1997. After two years, joined Accrington Stanley then playing in the Northern Premier League First Division. His 12-and-a-half-year tenure saw the club win three promotions as champions to enter the Football League in 2006. He was also the club's longest ever serving manager. At the time of his departure to Rochdale, Coleman was the third longest serving manager in England, behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger. ... On 24 January 2012, Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell were appointed by Rochdale to replace Steve Eyre, who had left the club the previous month. ... John returned to Southport FC as manager on 7 December 2013 ... John Coleman returns as Manager ... The following morning the club unveiled former Southport goalscoring hero John Coleman as manager. ...

Commenting on the appointment Chairman Charlie Clapham said "I am delighted to announce John Coleman as our new [...Read More...] Sean Dyche: Sean Dyche: Accrington Stanley's John Coleman was my manager of the season ... BURNLEY manager Sean Dyche is looking forward to being part of John Coleman's testimonial celebrations tomorrow. ... There is an additional element to the clubs' traditional pre-season meeting,with Stanley boss Coleman and his assistant, Jimmy Bell, being recognised for their long service to the club. ... Coleman was in charge of Stanley for 13-and-a-half years - guiding them back into the Football League - during his returned to the club in September. ... "I think it is tremendous for him because he has been an amazing servant there," said Dyche, who was particularly impressed with the job Coleman did last season to keep the Reds up, thereby securing a tenth Football League season, on a shoestring budget. ... Sean Dyche: Accrington Stanley's John Coleman was my manager of the season ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers.

Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. eddyo At last! ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you? Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross.[/p][/quote]You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you?

Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you? Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. ... Well done John Coleman, you've proved yourself a very capable manager over the years. ... Well done John Coleman, you've proved yourself a very capable manager over the years. Not sure I'd like your team to be much higher in the League though as that could persuade Accrington based Burnley fans to switch their allegiance and we need all we can get. At least we should get to see Vossen today, now his clearance is through. Just watched the club interview video and I was very impressed. His name is pronounced 'Yella' by the way.

Welcone to Burnley mate and good luck. Goredaleman Well done John Coleman, you've proved yourself a very capable manager over the years. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you? Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross.[/p][/quote]You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you? Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. ... Both Dyche and Coleman are 1-dimensional bruisers. Sh1te up-n-at-em dross. You really are sad little man aren't you? What have Stanley ever done to you?

Coleman is a man who has brought an ailing non-league club thought the ranks and given them football league status and kept them there. His couple of seasons away showed how vital he is to the club and that should be recognised. Similar Profiles Coleman appointed new manager | Sligo Rovers Football Club Sligo Rovers Football Club 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 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, we’ve known each other for a long time and 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 of time in European football for the town to savour with big games in The Showgrounds.” Sligo Rovers Dermot Kelly added: “John brings a wealth of experience and a philosophy that we believe will flourish with us. “He possesses the characteristics that can make him a success in The Showgrounds and can excite our supporters. We hope they come to welcome John on Sunday in the Clarion as we look forward to some big challenges ahead.” 17s Trials This week 01/01/2017 Sligo Rovers Under-17s will hold a series of open trials this week: Sligo Rovers National League Under 17 Open Trials.All players must be born in the period between Jan 1 2000 and March 31, 2002 in order to be eligible. The three trial details... Happy Xmas from Bit o'Red 25/12/2016 All of the staff, management and players at Sligo Rovers would like to wish all fans all over the world a Happy Xmas and festive period.

We hope that plenty of you get a Sligo Rovers related present this year from Santa.Looking forward... Christmas draw winners 23/12/2016 The 2016 Sligo Rovers Christmas draw winners were picked today, Wednesday December 23rd.Congratulations to all winners. The draw raised €10,190. Sligo Rovers would like to thank everyone for their support.The full list of winners is... Altrincham FC Official Web Site - Club and Ground Page Altrincham FC Clubcall - 09066-555902 Manager On 14 October 2002, Graham Heathcote (left) replaced Bernard Taylor as manager. Graham has spent most of the last 32 years at Moss Lane as, firstly, a player and then as coach and was part of the famous Altrincham giant-killing FA Cup side which was a national force in non-league football in 1970s and 1980s. He first became Alty coach under John King but resigned, with King, in early 1998.

Bernard Taylor then took over and won the UniBond Challenge Cup that season before, early in 1998-99 season, he appointed Graham as his coach. The two then took the club to the UniBond Championship in 1999 but, in December, Graham resigned following the appointment of Stan Allan as Director of Football. Altrincham were relegated from the Conference in May 2000 at which point Bernard resigned. After Mark Ward's managership (2000-01), Graham was again appointed as coach to manager Bernard Taylor, in March 2001. In June 2002 Graham's coaching contract was not renewed by the then Board and Andy May took over as Bernard's new coach for 2002-03. Financial constraints led to a big cut in the playing budget and the side suffered a poor run of results from March 2002, winning only 7 competitive matches out of 35 until Bernard and Andy were dismissed in October 2002 and Graham took over as manager. Graham has also had brief spells in management elsewhere, notably at Barrow and Witton, as well as being John King's assistant at Runcorn.

Below, is a summary of recent management and Board changes: SEASON A fuller list of managers is here . Assistant Manager Dalton Steele is Graham Heathcote's assistant manager. Dalton was originally appointed on 23/10/02 when he moved to Moss Lane from his job as the Flixton FC manager. He resigned on 29/11/03 but returned to the job in mid-May 2004. Dalton has extensive knowledge of local football having also previously managed Winsford United, Chorley and Droylsden. He is well used to operating on the sort of tight budget that now prevails at Moss Lane. Club Secretary Graham Heathcote now combines his Club Secretary duties with his managerial role after his full-time contract as coach/secretary ended on 30 June 2002. He had previously served as coach/ assistant manager/ secretary under both John King and Bernard Taylor. Before that he was a key member of the playing staff, making 502 appearances for The Robins. He was honoured with a testimonial game in 2001-02 against Macclesfield Town and his playing profile is here .

Reserves' Management Neil Brown is manager of Altrincham Reserves. He has been coach and manager at succesful local junior club, Fletcher Moss, for ten years. Neil is also a scout for Liverpool FC. His head coach is Charles Henry who, like Neil, has enjoyed great success at Fletcher Moss. Charles is also a coach for the Manchester United satellite centre and a scout for Stockport County. The Reserves' physiotherapist is Alan Ainsley and kitman is Michael Brown. Youth Team Management George Heslop is the Club's Youth Team manager, as well as its Matchday Secretary (see below). With coach Neil Thomason he has guided the side to the NWYA league and cup double in 2000-01 and again in 2003-04. Above, George (right) and Neil (left) are seen with the 2004 trophies. For 2004-05 George and Neil are assisted by Tony Spilsbury, a former Altrincham reserves' manager.

George also acts as compere at club social events whilst George's wife, Jenny, runs the Club bar, shop and the weekly "Saturday Yankee" fundraiser, as well as washing the kit and assisting in the club office. In short, George and Jenny are both very popular and vital elements in the Club's on- and off-field activities. Physio Sean Riley joined as the club physio. in mid-October 2004, succeeding Gary Thompson who had moved on to Halifax Town at the start of the season. Sean was formerly the physio at Accrington Stanley. Sean has also been resident physio for the Blackburn Sunday League and for Gt Harwood Town and Bamber Bridge. He was also involved in the GB team for the World Student games in Beijing and holds an FA diploma in the treatment and management of sports injuries. Chairman, Board, Directors and Commercial Manager In late July, 2002, Geoff Goodwin was named as Chairman. (Geoff is seen, right, with director, Grahame Rowley, in Alan Johnson's photo). In the previous two years the Board had seen many changes.

Mark Harris had become the Chairman following the resignation in early 2001 of Gerry Berman, a Manchester businessman, who had been in charge for several years. However, Mark, who was formerly the Deputy Chairman, himself resigned w.e.f. the end of the 2001-02 season. New Directors were appointed from February 2001 after the Club had been saved from a winding-up order threatened by an ex-Director. The remaining Board members resigned in May 2002, and the major shareholders, led by Gerry Berman, held an EGM on 17 June 2002. From this, a new Board emerged comprising Grahame Rowley, Geoff Goodwin and Andrew Shaw, who have brought much needed stability to the club's operations, with a small operating profit being made in 2002-03. However, they are still battling hard to pay off the club's debts which they inherited. Former Chairman Gerry Berman remains the largest minority shareholder. Other major shareholders include Club President, Noel White, former manager John King and Graham Heathcote. The Club's Associate Directors include Angus Loughran, 'Statto' of TV sports punditry fame.

Despite revenue from a good FA Cup run in 2001, the Club is still in a financialy difficult position with debts to pay off to the Inland Revenue and others. As a result, major economies now apply and a cut of 40% on the wage-bill was imposed for 2002-03 and retained in 2003-04. Despite numerous long-term injuries and player unavailability through work commitments, manager Graham Heathcote built a team for 2003-04 which was characterised by its team spirit and refusal to be beaten. Matchday and Company Secretary The Club's Matchday and Company Secretary is George Heslop, who is also the Youth team manager (see above). Kit Men Dave Mitten and Charles Heathcote, son of the manager, are the club's efficient kit men. Club Sponsors 2004-05 Geoff Goodwin's Go Goodwins Coaches are the club's main sponsors for 2004-05. Bob Peters's company 20/20 Research are the Youth Team sponsors.

Match Sponsorship For ï¿½500+VAT up to ten guests enjoy a pre-match hot buffet and complimentary drinks, as well as selecting the Man of the Match. To sponsor the match ball costs ï¿½100+VAT; the ball is presented before the match by a player selected by the sponsor. For full details ring the Club (0161-928-1045) or contact Barry Pond at the Club on matchdays. Sponsors' Bond There are three sponsors' bond packages, each costing ï¿½1000 +VAT. For details contact the Club. The Ground: How to Get There By Road, Public Transport or on Foot Left to right: The Main Carole Nash Stand at Moss Lane viewed from the Golf Road End, with the smaller Blue Cannon Family Stand to its left; View from the terraces at the Hale End.

Admission Prices 2004-05 Turnstile Prices - Standing: Adults ï¿½8, Juniors and Concessionaries ï¿½5 Turnstile Prices - Sitting: Adults ï¿½9, Juniors and Concessionaries ï¿½6 The "Kids Go Free" scheme, run in conjunction with the Sale & Altrincham Messenger, will continue. Match-Day Programme The excellent match-day programme is The Robins' Review, edited by Grahame and Terry Rowley. It is an all-colour publication, packed with news, statistics and photographs. It sells for ï¿½1.50 and has won the Wirral Programme Society award for the UniBond Premier three years running. Inside the Ground If segregation is in force (a rare event), the home supporters' terracing is at the Golf Road end (the end nearer to Altrincham town centre); normally two of the four turnstiles are open into this end on match days. Away supporters normally use the 20/20 (Hale) End of the ground, which is uncovered.

As shown on the adjacent plan, the Carole Nash (Main) Stand and the Blue Cannon (Family) Stand are both on Moss Lane. The opposite side of the ground comprises terracing known as 'The Popular Side'. There is a licensed bar inside the ground which is open on match days before, during and after the match- this is known as the Noel White Suite. It is situated under the main stand at its Golf Road end. Also, at the Golf Road end, is the Robins' Shop (between the bar and Golf Road) as well as a mobile catering unit. For details of shop merchandise, click here . Another catering unit is situated at the Hale end of the ground and toilets are to be found adjacent to this, as well as at the Golf Road end and near the main stand. Food and drink PLEASE USE THE CLUB BAR- IT IS OPEN FOR EVERY FIRST-TEAM GAME. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are available at two mobile canteens which are open for all first-team games.. Altrincham F.C. History For Terry Rowley's brief history of Altrincham F.C., please click here .

Altrincham Football Club were so named in 1903, as a continuation of Broadheath FC, which was founded around 1891. (Broadheath is a southern area of Altrincham).

The club has played in the following leagues: 1903-11 Manchester League 1919-68 Cheshire County League (founder members) 1968-79 Northern Premier League (founder members) 1979-97 Alliance Premier/Football Conference (founder members) 1997-99 Unibond Northern Premier League 1999-2000 Nationwide Conference 2000-04 Unibond Northern Premier League 2004- Nationwide Conference North (founder members) For Alty's league record, click the links below: Alliance Premier League (now Conference) Champions 1979/80, 1980/81 Bob Lord Trophy Winners 1980/81 Cheshire Amateur Cup Winners 1903/04 Cheshire League Champions 1965/66, 1966/67 Cheshire League Cup Winners 1932/33, 1950/51, 1963/64 Cheshire Senior Cup Winners 1904/05, 19

33/34, 1966/67, 1981/82, 1998/99 FA Cup First Round 1933/34, 1963/64, 1968/69, 1971/72, 1972/73, 1975/76, 1976/77, 1981/82, 1987/88, 1990/91, 1995/96, 1996/97 FA Cup Second Round 1967/68, 1973/74, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1984/85, 1986/87, 1988/89, 1992/93, 2001/02 FA Cup Third Round 1965/66, 1974/75, 1978/7

9, 1979/80, 1980/81, 1981/82, 1994/95 FA Cup Fourth Round 1985/86 FA Trophy Winners 1978, 1986 FA Trophy Finalists 1982 Manchester League Winners 1904/05, 1906/07 Northern Premier League Cup Winners 1969/70 Northern Premier League Challenge Shield Winners 1979/80 Unibond League Challenge Cup Winners 1997/98 Unibond League Challenge Shield Winners 1998/99 Unibond Premier League Champions 1998/99 Best Gate 10,275 for Altrincham Boys v Sunderland Boys, 28 February 1925.

For a historical graph of attendances, click the Attendance Grid button above. Best Results Altrincham won 10-0 away at Earlestown in the FA Cup 1Q in 1963-64. Their record league win was 9-2 at home to Merthyr Tydfil in the Conference in February, 1991. Alty's 7-4 win over Nuneaton Borough on 11 November 1985 also matched this aggregate, which remains a Conference record - albeit equalled by Burton Albion 4 Telford U. 7 in 2003. Another Conference record is Altrincham's 23 games without defeat in 1990-91. Alty's best UniBond League score was 7-1 v Emley in 1997/98. Sixteen FA Cup victories against Football League clubs have been recorded by Altrincham. See this site's FA Cup page for Alty's full record.

The club's most famous FA Cup results include: 1986: Birmingham City 1 Altrincham 2 (FAC3R) This is still the most recent defeat of any First (Premier) Division team at their own ground by a non-League club in the FA Cup. David Seaman was City's keeper. Other League teams beaten in the FA Cup: Tranmere Rovers were the first League victims of Alty, beaten 4-2 in 1921/22 in a FA Cup Qualifier. Many other League teams have been defeated in the FA Cup Proper including: Hartlepool (1973), Scunthorpe (1974 and 1980), Crewe Alexandra (1979), Rotherham United (1979), Sheffield United (1981), York City (1981), Rochdale (1982), Blackpool (1984 and 1985), Lincoln City (1988), Chester (1992) and Wigan Athletic (1994). Honourable F.A.

Cup draws were also achieved in the following matches; 1975: Everton 1 Altrincham 1 (3rd Round) - the replay was lost 0-2 at Old Trafford. 1979: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Altrincham 1 (3rd Round) - the replay, at Maine Road, Manchester,was lost 0-3 on 16 January. The Spurs side in these matches included Osvaldo Ardiles and Peter Taylor. Honourable F.A. Cup defeats include: 1981: Liverpool 4 Altrincham 1 (FAC3R). Current Altrincham manager, Graham Heathcote, scored the Altrincham goal from the penalty spot. Altrincham were founders of the Alliance Premier League (now the Nationwide Conference) in 1979/80 and were its winners in the first two seasons of the competition, at a time when automatic promotion to the Football League was not in place. They failed to gain election to the League by one vote in 1980- see here .

In 1997 the Club suffered its first ever relegation and for two seasons were in the Unibond Premier League (Northern Premier League). These years are chronicled in detail in Grahame and Terry Rowley's Altrincham Football Club: the Unibond Years, published in 1999. The turbulent mid-1990s are covered in Mark Harris's informative Altrincham FC: Kingdom come, published in 1995. Both books are still currently available at Sportspages bookshop in Barton Arcade, Manchester. See the full Alty league record, 1907- here . Worst Results 5-10 v Ashton National, 23.3.1929 1-9 v Crewe, 5.2.1921 and v Whitchurch 15.12.1928 0-8 v Rhyl, 13.9.1947, v Runcorn 24.3.1928 and v Crewe A. 29.9.1926.

The biggest defeat at Moss Lane was 3-7 to Slough Town in October 1991. Away from home Alty have conceded seven on 27 occasions, the last being at Morecambe on 17.2.1996. Runs without a win in recent times include 15 (1996-97) and 11 (1999-2000) in the Conference, and 12 consecutive defeats at the end of 1960-61 in the Cheshire County League Transfers ï¿½15,000 to Blackpool for Keith Russell (1998). Biggest Fee Received ï¿½50,000 for Kevin Ellison, sold to Leicester City (Feb. 2001). Players Moving to the League Click here for a list of Alty players who subsequently moved on to League football. The Supporters' Trust: S.T.A.R. (Support The Altrincham Robins) S.T.A.R. was established in 2002 as a supporters' trust. Its forerunner, S.A.F.E.

(Save Altrincham's Football Existence) was the Altrincham supporters' association, founded in 1995 in the financial crisis engendered by chairman John Maunders's departure. S.A.F.E. helped to engineer the club's survival but disbanded in August 2003 to make way for S.T.A.R.. There is also an Alty in Exile group for those outside the Manchester or Cheshire area. For more on S.A.F.E. and Alty in Exile, please click here . For S.T.A.R.'s website, click here . Supporters' coaches run to all away league and cup matches. Details are on the Away Travel page of this site and are also published in the SAM newspaper. Counter at 1/1/2002: 69,547 Postal address: Altrincham Football Club, Moss Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8AP Telephone - 0161-928 1045 E-mail: office@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk for general enquiries. E-mail: sales@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk for commercial and sponsorship enquiries.

E-mail: website@altrinchamfc.co.uk for website enquiries. E-mail: programme@altrinchamfc.co.uk to contact joint programme editor, Grahame Rowley. Official web site - or . Altrincham F.C.: Governance The legal name of the Club is : Altrincham Association Football Club Limited The club's company number is: 176333 Significant interests in the Club (i.e. holders of >10% shares): Grahame Rowley, Geoffrey Goodwin, Andrew Shaw Altrincham F.C.: League Membership Recent History: Altrincham FC has spent 28 seasons at the national level of non-League football and has therefore enjoyed more years at that level than any other current club in the National League. But, at the end of the 2015-16 season, Altrincham Football Club suffered its fourth relegation from the national level since 1997 and now plays in the National League North. The Club continues to operate as a part-time team.

Historically, Altrincham had been founder members of the Alliance (forerunner of the Football Conference) from its inception in 1979 till relegated in 1997. In fact they won the Alliance in its first two seasons, only being denied elevation to the Football League by the vagaries of the re-election system in place at that time (1980 and 1981). Prior to their 2014 promotion, Altrincham's other two promotions had come in differing ways. In 1999 they were promoted as champions of the Northern Premier League and in 2005 they won the one and only Conference North v Conference South play-off against Eastbourne Borough. The second spell at national level lasted just one season (1999-2000) when they were relegated on the last day of the season despite having had a 14-game unbeaten run in mid-season and finishing the campaign with just 14 defeats, one fewer than fifth-placed Kingstonian!

After narrowly qualifying for the nascent Conference North in 2004, Altrincham's third spell at national level comprised a highly eventful six seasons (2005/6-2010/11) in which Altrincham finished in the relegation places four times but were only demoted once. Despite being one of only a handful of part-time clubs, Altrincham finished a very creditable 18th in the Conference National in 2005-06, only to be deprived of any satisfaction at their achievement when they were deducted 18 points for playing James Robinson, who had joined Alty from Accrington Stanley but had not got international clearance from a previous spell in Iceland. The deduction meant Altrincham were placed bottom of the league and set to be relegated. But the demise of Canvey Island and then the demotion of Scarborough gave Altrincham a late reprieve at the Conference AGM in June 2006 and they played again in the national division in 2006-07. This time, despite amassing 51 points, they finished fourth-bottom and again looked to be set for relegation.

But, once more, financial shortcomings at another club saved them when Boston United were forcibly demoted to Conference North from League Two. In 2007-08 Altrincham finished 21st so faced relegation for a third season in succession before, yet again, they were reprieved, as Halifax Town's financial problems saw the Shaymen slide into liquidation. Nicknamed "The Robins", the Club holds the FA Cup giantkilling record, being the current non-League club with most Football League "scalps" (seventeen) in the competition. (For details see below). The Club has also been a founder member of several leagues, including the Cheshire County League, Northern Premier League and the Alliance/Football Conference leagues as well as the Football Conference (Nationwide) North division. Current Management of the Club: Following the resignation of Neil Young after six games of the 2016-17 season, the management position is currently vacant. Recent Management of the Club: After Bernard Taylor had guided Altrincham back into the Conference national division in 1999, he was replaced in October 2002 by Graham Heathcote.

Graham kept the club in the top flight on minimal resources for six seasons. The high points were 2008-09 when they finished 15th in the division and then improved on this by one place in 2009-10, both of which were excellent performances given the club's part-time status and limited budget. But a poor start to 2010-11, saw manager Graham Heathcote agree to the ending of his contract after eight winless games in September 2010. His departure came just 24 hours after chairman Geoff Goodwin had announced his own departure. Both men had spent eight years in their positions and had overseen the club's achievement of financial stability whilst also regaining its place in the top flight of non-League football. Assistant manager Ken McKenna, with his assistant Stuart Bimson, almost pulled off a remarkable escape from relegation in 2010-11 but Alty's home defeat by already relegated Eastbourne Borough on the final day of the season sent them into the Conference North for 2011-12.

The duo left the club that summer and were replaced by Lee Sinnott and Neil Tolson who, having successively secured eight, fourth and third-place finishes won promotion to the National League top flight by the play-offs in 2014. In their second season the squad was badly affected by injury with four senior professionals all misssing most of the campaign with serious injuries. As the season drew towards its end, manager Lee Sinnott left the Club and was replaced by his assistant Neil Tolson, as caretaker manager, for the final eleven fixtures. Sadly he was unable to keep the club out of the relegation spots. Over the summer of 2016, Neil Young, the former Chester FC and Stockport County manager was apppointed as the new boss of Altrincham FC, with Gary Jones as his assistant and Simon Garner was also added to the backroom team. Off the field, during his chairmanship Geoff Goodwin and his board steered Altrincham FC from the brink of financial ruin in recent years, through hard work and keeping to strict budgetary limits, to economic stability. During their eight-year tenure, not a single player cost a transfer fee and none has since then either.

The current chairman, Grahame Rowley, and his Board continue to operate a similarily prudent financial policy. The Club is keenly building its community links and in addition to running boys and girls' teams at every level of its Junior ranks, it also operates a successful under-18s' youth team and open-age Ladies' team. Off the field, a new Community Sports Hall has been built at the club's Moss Lane ground, which is now known as the J. Davidson Stadium, after a local firm of scrap metal merchants, who have been excellent sponsors of the Club. Altrincham F.C. Honours & History For Terry Rowley's brief history of Altrincham F.C., please click here ; see also the Archive . Altrincham Football Club was so named in 1903, as a continuation of Broadheath FC, which was founded around 1891. (Broadheath is a southern area of Altrincham).

The club has played in the following leagues: 1903-11 Manchester League 1919-68 Cheshire County League (founder members) 1968-79 Northern Premier League (founder members) 1979-97 Alliance Premier/Football Conference (founder members) 1997-99 Unibond Northern Premier League 1999-2000 Football Conference 2000-04 Unibond Northern Premier League 2004-05 Football Conference North (founder members) 2005-11 Football Conference National Manchester League Winners 1904/05, 1906/07 Football Conference North Play-Off Winners 2004/05, 2013/14 Northern Premier League Cup Winners 1969/70 Northern Premier League Challenge Shield Winners 1979/80 Unibond League Challenge Cup Winners 1997/98 Unibond League Challenge Shield Winners 1998/99 Unibond Premier League Champions 1998/99 Altrinch

am were founders of the Alliance Premier League (later the Football Conference) in 1979/80 and were its winners in the first two seasons of the competition, at a time when automatic promotion to the Football League was not in place.

They failed to gain election to the League by one vote in 1980- see here . In 1997 the Club suffered its first ever relegation and for two seasons were in the Unibond Premier League (Northern Premier League). These years are chronicled in detail in Grahame and Terry Rowley's Altrincham Football Club: the Unibond Years, published in 1999. The turbulent mid-1990s are covered in Mark Harris's informative Altrincham FC: Kingdom come, published in 1995. See the full Alty league record, 1907- here .

FA Cup 1-13 at home to Stretford, 4.11.1893 2-13 away v Chester, 30.11.1929 5-10 away v Ashton National, 23.3.1929 1-9 away v Crewe, 5.2.1921 and away v Whitchurch 15.12.1928 0-8 away v Rhyl, 13.9.1947, away v Runcorn 24.3.1928 and away v Crewe A. 29.9.1926. The highest away score at Moss Lane was in the 3-7 defeat by Slough Town in October 1991. Away from home, Alty have conceded seven on 27 occasions, the last being at Morecambe on 17.2.1996. The worst home defeats in the Alliance/Conference were 0-5 by Dagenham & Redbridge in 2005/06 and 2006/07.

Runs without a win in recent times include 15 (1996-97) and 11 (1999-2000) in the Conference, and 12 consecutive defeats at the end of 1960-61 in the Cheshire County League. After the 2000 relegation, Alty did not return to the Conference till 2005, when they lost their first two games to extend their run to 13 games without a win. Transfers £15,000 to Blackpool for Keith Russell (1998). Biggest Fees Received £50,000 for Kevin Ellison, sold to Leicester City (Feb. 2001). Undisclosed sum for Duncan Watmore, to Sunderland (May 2013). Biggest Sell-on Fee £75,000, being half of Ian Craney's £150,000 move from Accrington Stanley to Swansea City (2006/7) Players Moving to the League Click here for a list of Alty players who subsequently moved on to League football.

Counter at 1/1/2002: 69,547

Question: Of which football club has John Coleman been Manager since 1999 when they were a non-league club?
Answer: ACCRINGTON STANLEY