Ian Baraclough was somewhat an Icon at my club (Scunthorpe Utd) so when I heard this was happening - I was so pleased for him and since then I have always thought if I were to go watch a team in the ROI it would have to be Sligo - I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but they would be my #1 choice if I had an Irish team.
I got to chat with Ian on the phone as I had hoped to interview him for the documentary. He was a gentleman and full of chat . As I filmed this during covid and ian was N. Ireland manager at the time it didn’t happen. Rovers have had a number of English fans over the years, we also have had a lot of English players . Sligo is a very welcoming place if you chose to visit you’ll be given a very warm welcome.
Ian Baraclough was somewhat an Icon at my club (Scunthorpe Utd) so when I heard this was happening - I was so pleased for him and since then I have always thought if I were to go watch a team in the ROI it would have to be Sligo - I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but they would be my #1 choice if I had an Irish team.
I got to chat with Ian on the phone as I had hoped to interview him for the documentary. He was a gentleman and full of chat . As I filmed this during covid and ian was N. Ireland manager at the time it didn’t happen.
Rovers have had a number of English fans over the years, we also have had a lot of English players . Sligo is a very welcoming place if you chose to visit you’ll be given a very warm welcome.