Ed McGinty extends spell at Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2020 campaign

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that goalkeeper Ed McGinty has signed a new deal with the club that will keep him there until the end of the 2020 season.

McGinty has impressed for the Bit O’Red this term, becoming the club’s number one choice between the sticks.

The Scottish born shot-stopper made his senior debut for Sligo in 2017, having played with Glasgow Celtic and Hibernian at the underage grades.

Having made 15 appearances for Liam Buckley’s side so far this season, the 20 year old is pleased to extend his stay at the Showgrounds.

“It is great to be signed for next season, I’m delighted. I began this year with an open mind, and I didn’t know whether I’d be first, second or third choice at the start of the year,” the goalkeeper told his club’s media team.

“We wanted to get European qualification in the league and for as long as that is possible, we will be keeping that as our target.

“We are looking at it still and going to Cork on Friday and getting that result.

“The Cup is still there but the gaffer has moved that aside, it’s not a factor until that next game comes around.

“What I do want, whichever ways it comes, is to be successful here. That is to get into the top four and win trophies.

“I’m very happy my future is here, and I know what my goals are going forward.”



Manager Liam Buckley added; “Ed has done extremely well; he has shown a fantastic level of maturity and produced some great performances for us.

“I’m delighted to have two outstanding young goalkeepers under contract now first and foremost, but for next season as well and as time goes on, they will only get better and better.  

“As I said before, we are looking to build for next year and we are planning accordingly. But we have so much to play for in these next two months.

“The players know that and what we expect from them going forward.”