Sligo Rovers' Jamie O'Donnell made his first-team debut on Friday night. The team is currently 7th in Premier Division, with 41 points from 36 games, and a recent form of WDLLW.

What happened?

O'Donnell joined Sligo Rovers this week, signing his first professional contract after spending ten years with local club Cockhill Celtic and featuring at several underage levels for Derry City's academy.

Why it matters for Sligo Rovers

The teenager has represented Ireland at under 15 and 16s, making his international debut in Portugal, and has also scored twice in a game with Greece and recently scored a late winner against Hungary.

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell is thrilled to get this move over the line, stating that O'Donnell has all the attributes to become a top centre forward.

What comes next?

O'Donnell is already familiar with some of his new team-mates, having played in the same Irish side as fellow Donegal man and Rovers goalkeeper Charlie McGarvey, and is looking forward to working with the team, which has a 2-game winning run and is 25 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

As Sligo Rovers continues to develop young talent, O'Donnell's signing is a promising addition to the squad, with 42 goals scored and 54 conceded this season, and a goal difference of -12. With the team's recent form and O'Donnell's potential, Sligo Rovers is looking to make a strong finish to the season.