SLIGO ROVERS HAVE this evening apologised to Glentoran FC after a bus used by travelling fans was broken into on Monday night.
The club have also offered to pay for the cleaning of the coach after vandals defecated inside it while the clubs played out a Setanta Cup game at the Showgrounds.
“Sligo Rovers can confirm that the club and the Gardai are investigating reports from Glentoran supporters following last night’s match in The Showgrounds,” a club statement reads.
“Sligo Rovers are appalled and disgusted by the alleged incidents and we wish to offer our deepest apologies to Glentoran Football Club and their supporters. The occasion, being enjoyed by both sets of fans, was ruined by the action of a very small minority that clearly have no respect for visitors to Sligo or the football clubs.
“We pride ourselves on welcoming all clubs to Sligo and believe the matter last night is not the actions of those associated with Sligo Rovers. However, we take responsibility as it occurred in our ground and it is extremely disappointing to us.
“We are currently investigating the matter with the match night’s stewards and security to develop a full report on what happened and we await the result of the Gardai investigation.” You can read the full statement here.
Sligo Borough Council also condemned the vandalism at the Showgrounds and urged anyone with information to report it to the Gardai.
The Bit O’ Red beat their visitors 2-0 in the quarter-final tie, meanwhile.
Despicable behaviour. Certainly proves sectarianism in.football is on BOTH sides of divide. Sligo Rovers are to be congratulated for their professionalism. now its down to the citizens of Sligo to.name and shame these thugs
How can someone taking a flash dump f be classed as a sectarian act, also how do you know who did it or where they are from , what proof have you got , you should think before you cast aspersions over who you think did this,as Faldo said could have been one of the nordies even,bigoted remarks only throw fuel on the fireMs Moonie
firstly hugh..get my name and gender correct. second TOILETS are provided and take your blinkers off
There was a little tricolour flag stuck in it. First time I’ve heard of a sectarian shit
As a Sligo Rovers fan I’d be ashamed if it was any of our fans. I prefer to think it was local yobs who have no connection to the club. The Glentoran fans were vocal throughout the match and are a credit to their club.
as a shels fan id be surprised if those responsible were “actual fans” but to suggest as some have that it cldv been Glens fans is stretching things somewhat.
big fuss o’er a bit o’shite
pathetic comment of the week
As a Rovers fan I’d be mortified if it was one of our supporters. I just hope it was local scumbags instead. Regardless of who did it, it was a disgusting attack on the Glentoran fans who were a credit to their club the other night.
@ Kevin; I’m with you on EVERYTHING you have just said here Kevin. good man!
I also thought my first comment failed to go through! oooops!
Scum of the earth. It may have been sectarian, however I doubt that was the primary motive. I’ve witnessed visiting supporters from any and all League of Ireland clubs being set upon and assaulted by local thugs (not attending the game) who hang around outside the ground looking to attack any poor unfortunate in away colours. Let’s hope this is an isolated event and Northern and Southern football fans continue to enjoy the Setanta Cup.
How can someone taking a flash dump f be classed as a sectarian act, also how do you know who did it or where they are from , what proof have you got , you should think before you cast aspersions over who you think did this,as Faldo said could have been one of the nordies even,bigoted remarks only throw fuel on the fireMs Moonie
I noticed you are a Rangers fan which probably explains your bigoted way of thinking
but are a bigot because of your ill based assumption that a sligo person did this , I am suprised that you are not blaming a celtic supporter for this act
Above pasted your comments. There is only one bigot in this conversation sir and that is you, basing your allegation on my allegience in football to Rangers FC. You continue to demean yourself further by your childish name calling and schoolyard plays on my name and gender, attempting to elicit a rant or some such other reaction from me. newsflash, not going to happen. as youve ignored my other comments, please find them pasted below for your perusal. oh btw, pal was used sarcastically, obviously you missed that
Sligo Rovers are to be congratulated for their professionalism. now its down to the citizens of Sligo to.name and shame these thugs
as a shels fan id be surprised if those responsible were “actual fans” but to suggest as some have that it cldv been Glens fans is stretching things somewhat.
i never said the culprit was from.sligo but its Sligo Rovers whove offered compensation Sligo Borough Council condemned the act. You really are in denial if you think this was a northern fan..as I said before..who craps on a bus they are travelling home in! oh the only bigotry is from.you..nordies! fyi my best mates are both celtic and rangers fans..we actually follow football..you know the sport! you brought my allegiences into this..you pal do not know me and you wont be given the chance ad Im choosy about my company and anyone so blinkered as you certainly gets a thumbs down. if youve botheed to read im.also a shels fan and in no way do i.think either sligo rovers fans or decent folk did this but are you seriously suggesting that Sligo like anywhere else on.tjis island does not have muppets? get a grip
And here is one from Silent P which may provide food for thought:
. I’ve witnessed visiting supporters from any and all League of Ireland clubs being set upon and assaulted by local thugs (not attending the game) who hang around outside the ground looking to attack any poor unfortunate in away colours.
And for your information, NORDIE is classed as a demeaning term, obviously you dont know too many!
Silent P, sorry, that was meant for Hugh O’Connell. Apologies without reservation
How do we know it was a Sligo rvs. fan that did the dirty deed it might have been a Glentoran fan or anybody from any where, The only thing was that the security should have been keeping an eye on all of the ground.
Bit o’red in a bit o’shite!
another sad pathetic contribution
maybe paid and Andy are those who did this awful deed … its seems to me that these two clowns think its funny to crap in a bus….
You seem to be very sure it was not some of the Glentoran fans who did this yet you cast doubt over the good name of the people of Sligo easily,I noticed you are a Rangers fan which probably explains your bigoted way of thinking, get your facts right before pointing the finger!!!!!!
well..faced with a journey back to.belfast would you crap in your bus and then smear it all over it! plus ALL Glens fans were in the ground..bus was broken into during the game! oh and the reps of the club and Sligo public reps have condemned this and Rovers have offered to recompense Glentoran. oh..dont call me bigoted sir..it shows you up!
O.K. Kojack you have done all your detective work , but still have no proof how do you know that all the nordies were inside , were you there, did you count them all, no but you jump too easily to point the finger at the people of sligo for this matter, you do not know and will never know who did this but are a bigot because of your ill based assumption that a sligo person did this , I am suprised that you are not blaming a celtic supporter for this act
i never said the culprit was from.sligo but its Sligo Rovers whove offered compensation Sligo Borough Council condemned the act. You really are in denial if you think this was a northern fan..as I said before..who craps on a bus they are travelling home in! oh the only bigotry is from.you..nordies! fyi my best mates are both celtic and rangers fans..we actually follow football..you know the sport! you brought my allegiences into this..you pal do not know me and you wont be given the chance ad Im choosy about my company and anyone so blinkered as you certainly gets a thumbs down. if youve botheed to read im.also a shels fan and in no way do i.think either sligo rovers fans or decent folk did this but are you seriously suggesting that Sligo like anywhere else on.tjis island does not have muppets? get a grip
Correction Ms Moooonie firstly I am not your pal so please refrain from using these terms secondly, there is nothing wrong in using the term nordie it is not racist nor demeaning to the people from the north, and thirdly I stand by the fact that you are a bigot and that you did accuse a sligo person of this act , after all your your waffle you still have no proof as to who did this weter they were from sligo or belfast so your assumptions are based on bias and zero proof therefor you are a bigot
How can someone taking a flash dump f be classed as a sectarian act, also how do you know who did it or where they are from , what proof have you got , you should think before you cast aspersions over who you think did this,as Faldo said could have been one of the nordies even,bigoted remarks only throw fuel on the fireMs Moonie
I noticed you are a Rangers fan which probably explains your bigoted way of thinking
but are a bigot because of your ill based assumption that a sligo person did this , I am suprised that you are not blaming a celtic supporter for this act
Above pasted your comments. There is only one bigot in this conversation sir and that is you, basing your allegation on my allegience in football to Rangers FC. You continue to demean yourself further by your childish name calling and schoolyard plays on my name and gender, attempting to elicit a rant or some such other reaction from me. newsflash, not going to happen. as youve ignored my other comments, please find them pasted below for your perusal. oh btw, pal was used sarcastically, obviously you missed that
Sligo Rovers are to be congratulated for their professionalism. now its down to the citizens of Sligo to.name and shame these thugs
as a shels fan id be surprised if those responsible were “actual fans” but to suggest as some have that it cldv been Glens fans is stretching things somewhat.
i never said the culprit was from.sligo but its Sligo Rovers whove offered compensation Sligo Borough Council condemned the act. You really are in denial if you think this was a northern fan..as I said before..who craps on a bus they are travelling home in! oh the only bigotry is from.you..nordies! fyi my best mates are both celtic and rangers fans..we actually follow football..you know the sport! you brought my allegiences into this..you pal do not know me and you wont be given the chance ad Im choosy about my company and anyone so blinkered as you certainly gets a thumbs down. if youve botheed to read im.also a shels fan and in no way do i.think either sligo rovers fans or decent folk did this but are you seriously suggesting that Sligo like anywhere else on.tjis island does not have muppets? get a grip
And here is one from Silent P which may provide food for thought:
. I’ve witnessed visiting supporters from any and all League of Ireland clubs being set upon and assaulted by local thugs (not attending the game) who hang around outside the ground looking to attack any poor unfortunate in away colours.
And for your information, NORDIE is classed as a demeaning term, obviously you dont know too many!
oh Mr. O Connell, the public opinion counter makes interesting reading. goodbye sir, have a nice day
Ah you can take the Sligo man from the bog but you can’t take the bog out of the Sligo man
Uncalled for comment Michael, not funny and very disrespectful to the overwhelming majority of decent Sligo people, many of whose soccer fans I had the pleasure of watching the FAI cup final with. Every town city village and community on this island has a small minority of people who try to bring shame to their own, unfortunately that is human nature
Run with the hare chase with the hounds Mooney you first accuse sligo people of this act now you want to defend them running scared are we, as stated you have no evidence whatsoever about this incident and all your opinions are based on hearsay,all of this again adds to my correct definition of you as being a bigot and also again I state the fact that the word nordie is not a derogatory word so telling lies is also a part of your routine,combining all these mitigating factors and including your support of soon to be defunct Rangers f.c I rest my case you are what you are,
get a life. where is your evidence of bigotry on my part. i find as do many of my friends the term nordie offensive so how is that a lie? you need to get a better understanding of english and your bias is clear to all. goodbye
My understanding is that you pass judgement on people and a situation that you know nothing about only what you heard or read in the paper , you said that someone from sligo had done this not having any evidence to prove otherwise,you have no facts or any correct information on this yet you criticize Irish people, as I said you have shown yourself for what you are in every way and your association with soon to be closed Rangers F.C only hardens the case that you indeed are a bigot and your comments show definite proof of this , also there is nowhere on the net where the term nordie is classed as derogatory , so more lies again what would you expect from a person who shows ignorance is bliss, you are what you are
listen you have passed from.being a minor irritant to engaging in.behaviour bordering on.harassement and bullying. now please go.away. fyi Im Irish and probably more proud of that than most. now run along
I have proven my point that people like you who pass judgement on others without fact or precise knowledge of this case are wrong , you posted the comment about sligo people and now you whing about harassment, I think you must be one of those dame street protesters with a massive chip on his shoulder, you have been proven wrong and have shown to all that you really are a bigot to the bone,
still insulting me I see. where did I accuse a sligo person? I did say after congratulating SRFC that it was up.to the people to name and shame. you are now definately harassing me…and you sir are basing your squalid little accusation of bigotry solely on.my Rangers associations. as iv said only bigot here is you.
This is a new low. . . . even for soccer followers.
it is highly likely that it was one of there own fans who did it….. as they have two rival supporters clubs and a small majority of there fans would unfortunately fit the discription of a person capable of an act like this ……