Sligo Rovers re-sign Lewis Banks for 2021

Premier Division outfit Sligo Rovers have confirmed the re-signing of defender Lewis Banks ahead of the 2021 season.

The 23-year-old has extended his stay with the Bit O’Red for a further year after helping the club to European football for 2021.

“I’m over the moon to get it across the line,” Banks told Sligo Rovers’ club website. “We can look forward to 2021.”

He added: “Hopefully I can take my form now into next season and kick on with the team.”

And Sligo Rovers boss Liam Buckley said: “Lewis is another important part of the squad. He was our player of the year in 2019.

“The injury hampered him a bit this season, and particularly with the disrupted calendar, so when we get a complete pre-season into him next year, I feel we’ll see the very best of him again.

“He was still able to make an important contribution this season. I have no doubt he can be a big player for us in 2021. We’re delighted to have him on the board.”