Sligo Rovers' James McManus on his screamer against Dundalk: ‘I said to Owen Elding I'm coming for his goal of the month awards'
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Sligo Rovers' James McManus joked that he's coming for Owen Elding's goal of the month awards after the Bohemians loanee scored a superb half-volley that put the Bit O'Red 1-0 up against Dundalk in the Sports Direct FAI Cup at Oriel Park on Friday.
Sligo Rovers, who were without manager John Russell through illness, were made to work hard for their place in the next round of the cup, with the First Division side the better team for the first-half.
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