Overview
- Sligo confirmed the unanimous appointment of Darren Purse to replace John Russell after a wide recruitment process and Purse signed an 18-month contract.
- Purse left his role with Cardiff City’s under-21s to take the job, and Cardiff named Matthew Bloxham to lead the under-21s while they seek a permanent replacement.
- The new head coach will share the dugout with interim boss Declan Boyle for the upcoming Showgrounds match against Drogheda as he begins preparations.
- Sligo sit bottom of the Premier Division and are five points adrift of safety with 12 matches left, making immediate wins Purse’s primary priority.
- Purse brings long playing experience and five years in Cardiff’s academy system, and his short-term task will determine whether Sligo face automatic relegation or a promotion/relegation play-off.