Sligo Rovers' search for a striker continues after a deal for former Motherwell and Blackburn Rovers player Jack Vale fell through. Manager John Russell is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the new transfer window.

What happened?

The deal for Vale fell through earlier this week, leaving Russell to look for alternative targets. The transfer window opens on July 1, and Russell is working to bring in new players.

Why it matters for Sligo Rovers

The team is currently 7th in the Premier Division with 41 points, 25 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 54, with a goal difference of -12.

What comes next?

Sligo Rovers take on Shelbourne on Saturday at the Showgrounds, looking to improve their recent form of WDLLW. The team has lost four of their last five games, but Russell is confident they can turn things around. Seb Quirk and Archie Meekison are both back in training, which is a timely boost for the team.

CategoryStat
League standing7th in Premier Division
Points41
Goal difference-12
Recent formWDLLW

The team's last result was a 1-2 win over Shamrock Rovers on November 1, 2025. They are currently on a 2-game winning run, with 2W-2D-1L in their last 5 games. Russell is looking to build on this momentum and bring in new players to strengthen his squad.