Robbie McCourt signs two year deal with Sligo Rovers

Jack Moylan of Bohemian FC challenged by Robbie McCourt of Sligo Rovers in April 2021.

Robbie McCourt is set to stay at the Showgrounds for two more years. Credit: Martin Doherty (ETPhotos)

Sligo Rovers have announced the extension of Robbie McCourt’s contract wit the defender signing a two-year deal with the Bit O’Red.

The 23 year old made 25 appearances for Liam Buckley’s men having joined the club from Waterford last December ahead of the 2021 League of Ireland season.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far. It’s gone great. When I signed Liam laid out his expectations and we achieved exactly what he wanted. That was for us to become a better team and qualify for Europe again,” McCourt said, speaking to the club’s website.

“I was very happy to sign a two-year contract when the offer came. We have to keep getting better and I believe we will.

“The club really looked after me and this is a great place to play football and to live. I think that’s helped me in how the season went this year.

“We started off very well and I was playing week-in week-out and more often than not we were winning. The injury knocked me out for 14 weeks. It was a break and I had just had to bide my time.

“I feel I came back strongly and the win last weekend ensured the top three and we want to finish if off well now and see how many points we can get.”

The defender helped Rovers to a guaranteed top three finish in the Premier Division this season with two matches to go and the side are still in contention for second place.

Rovers make the trip north to face Derry City on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm).

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